2. analog
  3. 173350-159231

Analog upgrade

Looking at upgrading analog components and seeking advice. Currently have rega planar 6 and rega aria phono stage. Considering clearaudio ovation or dc performance both with tracer tone arm. Also looking at moon 310 or 610 or Boulder 508. Budget is ~12-14k. Is it better to go up to the ovation with less expensive amp or take the dc performance with one of the higher end amps. Also interested in impressions of these amps and advice on cartridges for these tables. Thanks

kerrybh
Ag insider logo xs@2x
rauliruegas
12,867 posts
 

Dear @tomic601  " Lamm = excellent..."

 

SimsAudio 610 outperform it easily.

 

R.

tomic601's avatar
tomic601
12,866 posts
 

Dear @rauliruegas , please do quote me fully…..i don’t claim it is the ONLY excellent phono pre. I only auditioned 12 phono pre in selecting the Herron for my Condo winter system. I didn’t get a Simaudio in but will make some effort to hear one…now……

I am a n=30 Robot trapped in a low sample size Audiofool world

Best to you !

Jim

dodgealum
1,400 posts
 

Sorry, broken record (pardon the pun!) but at that price point I would encourage you to look at the Pure Fidelity Harmony paired with the Origin Live Illustrious or Conqueror. Grab a nice phono stage that matches your cartridge needs and you will be very good to go!

Ag insider logo xs@2x
rauliruegas
12,867 posts
 

@tomic601  : 12? why so limtited? and to end with Herron?

 

R.

 

 

kingharold
304 posts
 

I heartily recommend the Clearaudio table and Tracer arm. A few months ago I bought the Clearaudio Performance DC Wood tt with Tracer tone arm. I love it for its SQ, engineering and smooth operation.

More to discover