Bang for Buck

Limited budget upgradeWill I get more bang for buck with a Integrated Amp upgrade or a Phono Stage and Cartridge upgrade?Buying new speakers and have some budget left over. This is a single source, Phono only, system.

chaaz90006-11-2019 5:05pm

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chaaz900 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5 posts 06-11-2019 at 05:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I was hoping for a global answer rather than a manufacturer/model recommendation.Eventually all will be upgraded, but for this say around $3000.
chaaz900 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5 posts 06-11-2019 at 05:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks noromance, that’s my logic. I’m helping a novice friend who like most newbies goes for the big shiny first.
millercarbon Details Discussions Posts This discussion 12,531 posts 06-11-2019 at 06:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete With $3k budget, big shiny preference, analog only, this to me is a no-brainer: Herron VTPH 2A phono stage. Sorry that is not a global answer but the Herron is the best component I ever bought, at any price, bar none. Your friend will be stunned.
rego Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 378 posts 06-11-2019 at 06:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Lots of great choices for Integrated including Phono Pre. A few demos should be convincing.
tomcarr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,578 posts 06-11-2019 at 08:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The global answer is a meticulous setup and correct room treatment will give the biggest bang for the buck by far. The setup and room will determine at least half of what you will hear. No gear swap will yield that great a difference. Tom

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