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On the fence about Vinyl need a good phono stage for A/B testing

Got myself Rega P6, but humm I am not so sure if I want to listen to Vinyl over lossless audio. I have SET tube amp and thinking if I have to get tube phono stage or a good SS will suffice. The speakers will be Legacy Aeris. 

I am thinking ti try out Project Tube Box DS2 but guessing if I should I go all out with Luxman EQ-500 or be rational and settle for Parasound JC3+.

The signal chain will be Rega P6 with Ortofon Bronze -> Phono Stage -> Legacy Wavelet processor -> Line Magnetic 508ia -> Legacy Aeris.

Any advice is helpful.

thanks
geek101
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pbnaudio
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http://libertyaudio.com/service/b2b-1-all-fet-phono-preamplifier/


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Good Listening

Peter
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geek101 OP
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photon46, I am using the 2M Ortofon Bronze
photon46
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Just wanted to make sure you weren't using an Ortofon Cadenza Bronze, that would be a mismatch for sure with the Project phono stage. I agree with Elizabeth that a better phono stage would be preferable if finances allow. A quality phono stage contributes immeasurably to the enjoyment of the medium. I had to try several before finding one that pushed all my buttons and I found that several highly reviewed models were "meh" to my ears. The cartridge, table, and phono stage all work together synergistically and if one element isn't simpatico, the rest of the combo falls short of its potential. 
geek101 OP
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I never purchased any pre anything before. Wondering about the value for $ and if I can even perceive the difference audibly speaking. For example Luxman EQ-500 vs Parasound JC3+ vs Project Tube Box DS2 . Will I perceive a difference with my setup?.
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