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Need help on phono stage

Looking for some advice on a phono pre stage. Have a Rega P6 with a Rega Aphetta 3 cart. The Aphetta 3 was a recent upgrade from the Rega Ania cart, was a deal from a friend I could not pass up. Have the Rega Fono MC pre. Should I consider another phono pre stage? Would be willing to spend up to 2000 but would consider higher.

current setup

Rega P6 with Aphetta 3

Rega Fono MC

Rega Apollo Cd

Rogers Hi Fi KWM 88 Integrated

Blue Sound Node 2

Tekton Moab

Morrow level 6 for speaker wire and all interconnects

Overall I am happy with sound but feel I could get better from the Aphetta 3 with a new pre stage. ???

is the Rega Aria worth it or any other suggestions? Not looking to replace any other components on this system.

Any advice is appreciated.

walstib
rsf507
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Gold Note PH-10 very versatile and just sounds wonderful IMHO

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danmar123
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ModWright!

elliottbnewcombjr
5,773 posts
 

To clarify:

confirmed dip switches correct?

it sounds the same as it always did?

nothing’s changed except 'always wondering' how that awesome cartridge will sound if a different phono stage?

then, yes, it’s time to find out, just get return option, and good luck

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IF it used to be ’great’ (and you were so lucky not to have needed to spend more for a ’better’ phono) but now, not so great?

Anything else changed that might have ......

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How many hours on the stylus? How many years on the suspension? Is the cartridge ready for an overhaul? If perhaps, then, for the sake of your existing and/or any new phono stage, overhaul the cartridge first, listen on existing phono, then decide.

 

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