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Phono Preamp

Hi!
I upgraded my equipment recently with a Triode Lab 2a3 integrated and a pair of Klipsch Forte III. My turntable is still a Project Carbon 2Xperience Classic, and the phono preamp it's a Pro-ject Phono Box S.

I am thinking about to change the phono preamp and wait a bit for the turntable upgrade. Is very difficult to get a demo for home test, so, according with your experience, witch pre-amp do you recommend with this equipment?

Or is better to go to the full pack and change both, turntable and amp?

ramon74
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noromance
10,043 posts
 
Definitely upgrade your turntable. Your rig is begging for a classic idler and a tube phono. However, some dedication and skill is required to go that route. However, the rewards are far greater than the cost of the parts. 
Do you have a budget? Do you have a vinyl collection worth investing in?
ramon74 OP
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thank jsautter, I'll put an eye to that EAR ;)
noromance, the idea is upgrade for a loooooong time, around 10K for both turntable and phono, I think my vinyl collection worth it.I have over 1.200 lp, -70% prog rock 70's -20% jazz
-10% mistakes (hehe)

rsf507
2,380 posts
 
I’ve said it in many threads but the Gold Note PH-10 is such a versatile phono unit and sounds GREAT! You can find them new at well below $1500 and worth every cent IMO.
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millercarbon
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Herron VTPH 2A, hands down. One and DONE! Virtually anything you get with the nearly $7k remaining will leave you with one stellar front end.
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fredlobo
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I have an integrated phono stage in my Vinnie Rossi L2 that I adore.  If I was going separates, I think I would go with the Luxman EQ-500.  Every demo of it has been stunning.
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