Never posted before on here, although I have been a member for several years. I need some help on deciding betwen TT and Cart. I am looking at replacing my P-3 w/Goldring 1042 with one of the following:
Pre-amp: McIntosh C-2200 ( using internal phono pre ) Amp: McIntosh MC-300 solid state Speakers: Vandersteen Quatro Woods Inteconnects: Nordost Blue Heaven Rev 2 Speaker Wire: Transparent MM(not sure right now) Power: PS Audio P-500; and two Ultimate outlets. Stand: Arici (sic) Air suspened. Digital: Marantz SA 8250
I listen to ALL types of music. So I need something which can handel all types of music. Moreover, since I cannot audition most of these TT due to lack of dealers, I need the communities help. Thanks so much
I have a VPI Scout and had a Dynavector 20XL cartridge. It was a match made in heaven. I can only sumrise the Dyna on the Classic would even be better.
The C2200 only has a MM/MC HO stage. I used a P7 w/Dynavector 20XH with mine and was very content...until I traded up to the C2300/P9/Lyra Delos. I think i will stay put for a while.
I love the Quatros. Had Thiel 3.6 prior. Auditioned several makes, incl the 2.4 from Thiel as well as B&W, Avalon, Merlin and Sonas Faber Cremonas. All great, but the Vandesteens were super transparent with depth and aire. Very happy so far.
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