It maybe true that well-made high-gain MC phono stages outshine an SUT. All I can say is that an SUT sounds better than the MC phono stages I have at hand. So unless I win the lottery (more unlikely than ever since I do not take part in the "tax on the mathematically impaired"), I'll make do. Your ears will tell you if you are in the same boat as me.
Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State
As title suggests, I am currently using a MC Cart - Etsuro Bordeaux and planning on adding an SUT. The TT is Garrard 301 with Reed 3P tonearm.
SUT under consideration,
1) Etsuro ET-U50
2) Swissonor PPP-PP Hashimoto HM7
3) EMIA Copper or Silver version
On top of my list is Leben RS-30EQ and Accuphase C-47.
Also planning on adding 2nd Reed tonearm with Miyajima Labs Zero or Infinity Cart. From a purist perspective, what would be your recommendation to get the best out of a mono cart.
Thank you!
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