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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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dogberry
693 posts
 

The farmer and the cowhand can be friends.

It's a scandal! It's a outrage!

lewm
13,254 posts
 

I think that's a direct quote from "Oklahoma", music by Rodgers and Hammerstein.

theflattire
210 posts
 

@lewm 

Have you seen what's inside the Modwright compared to Aric's MM stage?

Always trying to simplify the signal path which is why I run SETs.

lewm
13,254 posts
 

Never seen a Modwright phono stage, inside or outside.  I am guessing you think it is more complex than an Aric MM stage, about which I also know nothing.

lewm
13,254 posts
 

Guys who favor SETs often use SUTs, in my experience.  Maybe it's about the similar acronyms. Anyway, I apologize for questioning your logic. I started 50 years ago by realizing I love ESLs, then worked backward from the speakers to what amplifier drives them best, and etc.

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