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thoughts on phono stage

I am considering upgrading my phono stage, which is currently a Sim 310.  I listen almost exclusively to vinyl (mostly acoustic jazz).  The other components include Hegel H30, PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium, Magico S3 mkI and RP8 (with Apheta cart).  Right now, my possible list includes Sim 610, Sutherland Duo, Pass Labs XP-25 and Lehmann Silver.  My stretch budget might get me up to $6,000 and I will be looking for something used.  Any input will be most appreciated.  My options to audition locally are very limited..............


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jmolsberg
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"If it doesn’t come out of your source, it can’t come out of your speakers.”
Ben Zwickel of mojo audio

the phono stage is that important. I second Chuck, the Herron vtph-2a

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bdp24
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Damn folkfreak, I need to come over to your place again just to hear your system with the new phono amp!
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folkfreak
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Happy to have you any time @bdp24 but if you wait a month there may be new speakers too 🤪
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bdp24
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Wow Simon, I can't wait to just find out what they are! Your Magico Q3's are mighty high performance, so your new speakers must be really special. Care to give us a hint? ;-)
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folkfreak
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I have a pair of M3s on order, delivery is supposed to be late September. Hopefully I’ll enjoy the same or similar delta I found moving from the V to the Q series.
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