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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
jrpnde
271 posts
 
   No end to suggestions here. If you don't mind checking into the used market Graham Slee may be an option. I went down that road and have been satisfied with the results. Major factor is the cartridge you plan to use? Whether MM, MC, or hi output MC, that makes a big difference.

   If you do look into the Slee line there are many configurations of his phono pres suited to perform with any cartridges. Most important factor about the Slee amps is to get the dedicated power supply. Just my opinion.
 
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noromance
10,026 posts
 
@jrpnde  Graham Slee or not to slee
audition__audio
1,559 posts
 
The Herron phono is also a very good suggestion, but more expensive than the EAR. For a less expensive turntable the entry level Kuzmas with arm are hard to beat.

jrpnde
271 posts
 
The Slee review mentioned in a previous post rates a model near the bottom of the Slee line. And, the wallwort power supply is vastly inferior to their PSUI power supply. Positive and negative reviews can be found on almost every piece of audio gear.

professorsvsu
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Avid Diva II SP TT, SME 309 arm, AT ART9 cartridge, AND (save the best for last) Herron VTPH 2a phono preamp. Entire set-up right around $10k. I haven't checked SME in a long time, they may a TT that's comparable in price to the Avid. Build quality and sound of Avid and SME is phenomenal.
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