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If still at entry level turntable would a new amp make much difference?

I have been researching amplifiers online for months now.But truth is, it would make no sense to upgrade my amp if am still running an entry level turntable, correct?I think it would probably just leave me wanting the next upgrade (the table) because the improvements might not be much.I do still listen to the other discs but my now ancient modded Music Hall 25 is still working fine and sounds decent.I am mostly listening to vinyl though.

I purchased some speakers here last year and they have dips to 4 ohms but are 8 ohm rated.So have wanted to try a new amp due to my existing one not having the cleanest 4 ohm signal according to the old review.
(Onkyo A-9555)  Any insight appreciated.

I saw a Musical Fidelity M6si for sale and a friend said for that kind of money, you want something next level and that isn't it.  But it looks nice.  What do you think "next level" means? (He is a tube guy)
pete23
johnto
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 How much did you want to spend on upgrading.What speakers are you driving also tt and cartridge. Do you see other upgrades in the future. If you spin mostly vinyl you mabe better served upgrading your cartridge.
roberjerman
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Get a better phono cartridge! It all starts at the source! I recommend a low-output mc type (Hana SL). Then a phono stage upgrade.
pete23 OP
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I have a budget of around $2k used and slightly more if new. I have found plenty of options in the $1k-2k$ range just concerned about over-reaching. I have a Uturn Orbit with a Grado Black. It can only go up to a Ortofon 2m red I believe. But I don’t mind the Grado at all it seems quite smooth and the table itself is surprisingly forgiving of some used vinyl I picked up a couple months ago. I had even thought maybe just get a phono-pre instead would be better.

The speakers are Nestorovic Type 5AS Mk III (91db) full range floor standing. They are very detailed but natural and holographic. The other users I have found drive them with up to 150 wpc solid (or tubes around 100 wpc) but one post somewhere said 200 wpc (or more) would be better due to the impedance dips and bass suspension system.

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