@elliottbnewcombjr I too like having options and being able to change things out and understand that better isn't always "better". I love my Technics SL 1200 MK2 because I can easily swap out cartridges and change the sound. It has a lot of the KAB mods and sounds very nice. I recently picked up a pair of Klipsch Quartet speakers. They are not even close to being as "good" as some of the other speakers I own, but they are the most "fun" speakers and do really shine with vocals and acoustic guitars in ways that the others don't.
Which to upgrade first: Turntable or Phono Preamp
Hi, I just recently got back into vinyl about 8 months ago after switching to digital 30+ years ago. My current setup is as follows:
- Pro-ject Classic Turntable
- Hana ML cartridge
- Vincent PHO 701 phono preamp
I'm very happy with the Hana, but am thinking about upgrading either the turntable or the phono stage. Although I'm not entirely unhappy with the current setup. Just going through some upgrade fever I guess. The question I have is which one do you think I should upgrade first: Turntable or the Phone stage?
I'm thinking about the Clearaudio Concept turntable and the PS Audio Stellar phono stage, but I'm open to suggestion. I'm hoping to spend under 3k on either.
Anyway, the real question is whether anyone thinks which upgrade will give me more bang for the buck: Turntable or Phono stage?
Thanks very much in advance.
- Pro-ject Classic Turntable
- Hana ML cartridge
- Vincent PHO 701 phono preamp
I'm very happy with the Hana, but am thinking about upgrading either the turntable or the phono stage. Although I'm not entirely unhappy with the current setup. Just going through some upgrade fever I guess. The question I have is which one do you think I should upgrade first: Turntable or the Phone stage?
I'm thinking about the Clearaudio Concept turntable and the PS Audio Stellar phono stage, but I'm open to suggestion. I'm hoping to spend under 3k on either.
Anyway, the real question is whether anyone thinks which upgrade will give me more bang for the buck: Turntable or Phono stage?
Thanks very much in advance.
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Hmm...tough call. The Vincent phono has received a lot of praise, especially for the price. Your TT may be the "weakest" link. Getting a new phono stage would be easier though, since you wouldn't have to remount your cartridge. Try the PS Audio with their 30-day audition period and find out if it makes a big enough difference. Also in your budget are models from Modwright, Tavish Audio Design and the Gold Note PH-10. For turntables, the Well Tempered Simplex MKII. Amadeus MKII, and some EAT TT models are also within you budget and are well reviewed. Good luck! |
One idea I mentioned was to find a tube preamp with terrific phono, and get a SUT for your Hana This full featured Scott just popped up on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/H-H-Scott-Type-130-Pre-amplifier-Super-clean-All-original-Telefunken-tubes/... |
just have to tell somebody, I always check 'newly listed' for fun, this tube preamp just popped up, has 3 phono inputs https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dynavector-DV3000-Gold-Tube-Preamplifier/114721713663?hash=item1ab5f26dff:g... |
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