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How should I upgrade? A new preamp with a phono stage or just a phono preamp?

I have a Bottlehead Moreplay tube preamp running with a B&K Pro-10 MC preamp. I use the B&K because it has a phono stage and a tape loop for my thiel CS 3.5 bass eq. My amp is a Mccormack DNA Deluxe 0.5. I switch between Klipsch KG 4s and Thiel CS 3.5s for speakers. I was thinking about upgrading to a new tube preamp with a phono stage (Audible Illusions Modulus 3a) or just getting a phono preamp and keeping the Bottlehead Moreplay. Either way I want to get rid of the B&K preamp. Thank you for your time 

rnolanf33
rnolanf33 OP
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I should say that the B&K has a direct bypass button that I use unless I'm listening to vinyl. My sources are connected to the B&K inputs and the B&K is then run through the Bottlehead and then into the Mccormack

dill
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I would get a phono stage and get rid of the B&K. The Audible Illusions Modulus 3a is a good preamp, however the dual volume controls are inconvenient. Look for a Jolida JD9 MKII for a nice unit at a good price. Your power amp is excellent.

rsf507
2,254 posts
 

What table, arm and most importantly cartridge are you using?

rnolanf33 OP
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I'm using a Technics SL-1600 with a shure M95ED. I'm sure I will upgrade the cartridge at some point but that's a whole other can of worms.

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