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Phono stage for newbie...

I am currently using a rega P7 TT with a Dynavector 20X-H (high output MM) cartridge. My preamp (Rotel RC-1082)has an onboard phono pre that sounds good. I have never experienced a separate phono pre so I have no idea where to start. My budget would be $500 - 700. Will this get me a phono pre that would sonically better the Rotel?
miner42
pkubica
134 posts
 
I'm currently using a Rega P9 and Lyra cartridge with the Jolida JD-9a tube phono stage. I've had it 1-2 years and it's a real keeper. There's a recent review of it at sixmoons.com as well. They sell new for about $450, well within your budget.
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papajoe
43 posts
 
I have a VPI Scout with a Dynavector 20 (Special Edition 1.0 mv) and a Simaudio Moon LP 0.5 which retails at Music Direct for about $500. I have limited experience in this area but this phono preamp was recommneded to me by a person with many years experience and I am very pleased with the sound of my analog system. It is a solid state system.
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