If it were I, I would get a Mobile Fidelity turntable which can be had for less than 2K. Your present TT is entry level. It makes much more sense to upgrade the table, you may be pleasantly surprised how good your system will sound.
Phone pre advice - Would I benefit from this upgrade?
I currently have a U-Turn table with an Ortofon 2m Blue. I am running that into my Yamaha AS-2200. Reviews say the AS-2200 has a great phono stage, but I don’t know how great.
I’m curious to try the Elac alchemy ppa-2 and see if I notice an improvement to sound.
I plan to invest in a new table down the line most likely in the $2,000 range.
I am running Kef R11s in a well treated room and really enjoy my current sound. I’d love to hear more depth but currently have a very wide soundstage.
Thanks for your thoughts!
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You could put the 2m Bronze on that turntable, I think it’s the same weight. I think even the Musical Fidelity lx2 lps phono would be better than what the Yanaha offers. It can still be had for about $379. So, an $800 investment. On second thought, the fact you mention a new table @ 2k makes me think the music hall mmf-7.3 with the 2m Bronze already installed. For that table, I’d move up from the aforementioned musical fidelity to the pro-ject tube box DS2, which I think is still available @ about $899. The 2m Bronze matches well with tube preamps. |
@jwaller50 I've had great sonic success with the DL-160 it's older sibling. I am told they are very similar. |
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