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Upgrading to an external Phonostages for my system

Here is my system...

Harman Karman HK990
VPI Scout turntable with a JMW-9 memorial arm and an Ortofon 2m bronze cartridge (mm)
Revels F52’s
SVS PB-NSD subwoofer.

Not schooled on these components at all but I’m in the process of researching them. I know it’s important to match the tone arm, and cart to it. What about the connects?

Someone has suggested a used JD9mk11, another suggested a used Ear834P.

Any suggestions?

Thank you for your input.

meambler
mesch
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Great post by tketchem! 

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paraneer
818 posts
 

Count me as one of those that thinks your current system using the HK990 will greatly benefit from an external phono stage right now.  It will only make an LP played on the very good system you have now, sound even better!

Most externals offer far better performance and cartridge loading options than built-ins.  And when you do upgrade your amp to something else, an external phono stage is portable and can go along for the ride.

You have been given many good suggestions so go for it.

meambler OP
102 posts
 
The Allnic, Modwright, Herron, and Manley Chinook all have rave reviews. However they are out of my price range. If I was going to spend $4000 to $5000 I would probably do as jmcgrogan2 suggested and get a better integrated amp.

I’m looking to top out at $1500. Riffer, I’ll read up on the Trigon Vangurad / Volcano comb.

Other stages that have been recommended are the Sutherland 20/20, Audio Research PH6, Ear834p, Jolida Jd9mkLll, Musical Surrounds Nova Phonomena. The Musical Surrounds can be run off of batteries that it charges when not in use. I wonder if that makes a big difference?
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yogiboy
5,485 posts
 
Add this to your list!
http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/88039/Croft_Acoustics-Croft_RIAA_Phono_Preamp-Phono_Pre_Amps
ekimg
78 posts
 
You can get a Manley Chinook used for under $1500. Highly recommend this phono stage.....tons of loading options and of course some tube rolling. Good luck. 
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