Phono stage will most definitely make a huge difference. Write to Dan Wright of Modwright about a demo price on his PH9x. Super quiet and black background.
Need advice for upgrading my analog setup
Hello,
I got into records 2 years ago and have been using ProJect Carbon Debut Evo with a Sumiko Rainier cartridge. It has served me great as my first table and a way to see if I would enjoy playing records. Well I do enjoy records. And my dad gave me all of his records too (he's a CD guy but never abandoned his collection when vinyl fell out of vogue).
Anyway, I'm planning to upgrade my entire analog setup and I'm very much a buy once , cry once kind of person. I'm looking at a SOTA Sapphire, Origin Live Zephyr tonearm, and a Soundsmith Zephyr Mk.III cartridge. Is this a good combination? Are there any other combinations of gear in the $6k range I should consider? I try to buy American as much as I can. I've looked at VPI but I like the look of SOTA much more.
Oh and I'm using a Darlington Labs MP-7 phono preamp that I'm happy with and don't plan on replacing.
Thanks for reading and helping me out.
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serious question: with all the recommended phone stages, what amp/preamps are acceptable choices? let's say Parasound JC3 or any @audioguy85 listed |
Wrong again, @j-wall. @chocaholic , no point in a logical back and forth with him. I tried it. He is impervious to facts.
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@thecarpathian wow I really hurt you didn’t I? 🤣🤣🤣
Also, you're agreeing with a guy that says a $500 phono is sufficient for a $1500 cart. Lol. |
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