Comparing iPhono 2 to JLTi mk4 in my system I ended up using JLTi.
But it depends what exactly would you like to upgrade?
But it depends what exactly would you like to upgrade?
Upgrading phono stage
Hello all,
I have a modest system that I have been adding and changing in small increments. I am using a Rogue Audio Sphinx V2. I love the sound of this integrated especially for the money. I am wondering how much I have to spend on a seperate phono stage to get a marked improvement from the built in. I have read that many think the built in phono stage for the Sphinx is quite good. I have zero experience with outboard phono stages. The prices are all over the place and I would like to spend under a $1000 but if that is not enough to make a big change then I will wait and go bigger in the future. I am using a Ortofon 2M Blue at the moment.
Thank you
I have a modest system that I have been adding and changing in small increments. I am using a Rogue Audio Sphinx V2. I love the sound of this integrated especially for the money. I am wondering how much I have to spend on a seperate phono stage to get a marked improvement from the built in. I have read that many think the built in phono stage for the Sphinx is quite good. I have zero experience with outboard phono stages. The prices are all over the place and I would like to spend under a $1000 but if that is not enough to make a big change then I will wait and go bigger in the future. I am using a Ortofon 2M Blue at the moment.
Thank you
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https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa7659-icon-audio-ps2-mm-tube-phono-amp-best-sound-and-value-xma... <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1000.00 NEW, 12AX7 x3 point to point, MM or High output MC you can get different configurations.. Stick with your MM for now, little bit at a time.. Your doing just fine, 12k carts.. yea, you might want to say away from that one.. talk about 1000.00 to spend and bring up a 12k cart. I got to laugh.. Excuse please.. Reminds me of the song "I got a brand new pair of roller skates" SO WHAT... 12k carts, 20k cables, 150.00 fuse guy.. I’m impressed. I just did a whole system for 600. 00. I'm waiting on 110.00 worth of woven and ribbon cables. I think they wanted 6K for them state side or Norway LOL That’s impressive. Regards |
You really need to state what you are looking for. So many times people want something "better" but never state what qualities they want that are lacking in their current gear. So everyone chimes in with suggestions and again state is a given product is "better" but don't qualify their suggestion with useful info. Sorry, just a pet peeve of mine. Now with that out of the way, I have a little Bellari VP 129 that shocks me with what can be bought for under $300. This unit is for MM only. It is quiet. The tonal quality is superb. Rich and golden warm but not at the expense if detail or dynamics which are very good. It's also super affordable to roll in premium quality tubes to tweak the sound. I have a current production Mullard tube that is so good and have not yet rolled in the Tung Sol. (You can buy premium tubes that are tested AND listened to for an easy on the wallet price via Upscale) Used with Project Xpression table, Ortofon OM 20e Super, Sennheiser HD 660s. (the headphone section is quite good as well on the Bellari) |
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