The Lamm 2.1 deluxe phnostage is considered by many to be the very very best so start there (used) and then get your turntable.
Which to upgrade first: Turntable or Phono Preamp
Hi, I just recently got back into vinyl about 8 months ago after switching to digital 30+ years ago. My current setup is as follows:
- Pro-ject Classic Turntable
- Hana ML cartridge
- Vincent PHO 701 phono preamp
I'm very happy with the Hana, but am thinking about upgrading either the turntable or the phono stage. Although I'm not entirely unhappy with the current setup. Just going through some upgrade fever I guess. The question I have is which one do you think I should upgrade first: Turntable or the Phone stage?
I'm thinking about the Clearaudio Concept turntable and the PS Audio Stellar phono stage, but I'm open to suggestion. I'm hoping to spend under 3k on either.
Anyway, the real question is whether anyone thinks which upgrade will give me more bang for the buck: Turntable or Phono stage?
Thanks very much in advance.
- Pro-ject Classic Turntable
- Hana ML cartridge
- Vincent PHO 701 phono preamp
I'm very happy with the Hana, but am thinking about upgrading either the turntable or the phono stage. Although I'm not entirely unhappy with the current setup. Just going through some upgrade fever I guess. The question I have is which one do you think I should upgrade first: Turntable or the Phone stage?
I'm thinking about the Clearaudio Concept turntable and the PS Audio Stellar phono stage, but I'm open to suggestion. I'm hoping to spend under 3k on either.
Anyway, the real question is whether anyone thinks which upgrade will give me more bang for the buck: Turntable or Phono stage?
Thanks very much in advance.
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another awesome vintage preamp, unique features, 14 day returns, that's not a lot of risk to try it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Luxman-CL35-MKIII-Tube-Preamp/303871182981 |
I would recommend the PolyTable Signature built by George Merrill in Tennessee.
PolyTable Signature (hifigem.com) George has many informative turntable design papers and other informative works on his website Analog Emporium: Analog Emporium (hifigem.com) Analog is all that George does. Highly recommended |
+1 for a PolyTable Signature and just important Merrill's motor drive system is one of a handful of affordable TT I would consider switching to from my vintage TT but with tonearm added to the mix it is just shy of 5k. OP if your Classic turntable is the newer design with aluminum sub platter and good speed control variances keep it if not move up to a TT that is quieter with better speed control. From left field, any TT that is AC motor controlled can use a Long Dog Audio Quartz TT power supply I am truly amazed that it would make that big of a difference. |
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