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Best phono box for Rega P3-24TT/ Dynavector MC

I have a Rega P3-24 with their upgraded power supply, and a Dynavector 10X5 highout MC. I don't anticipate upgrading turntable or cartridge(maybe cartridge)soon

It will be plugged into a Bel Canto PR3 pre-amp, with Red Dragon M-500 digital monoblocks. The speakers are Acoustic Zen Adagios and AZ Hologram 2 speaker cable.

I may have a shot at buying a PS Audio GCPH-1 phono box "DEMO" at almost half off. It gets get great reviews.

However do I need that good a box for my analog set-up and the rest of the audio system??. I have read the Musical Surrounding PhonomenaII, the Sim LP-3, are almost as good.

The Vincent phono box (with separate PS), and Musical Fidelity VLPS-1 are good, but not equal to the others.

Would like a box with easy loading and capacitance switches or controls. Need some advice and input. Thank you
sunnyjim
dwette
188 posts
 
I have a P3-24 with TTPSU and a Dynavector 20x2H. I home auditioned a dealer demo (fully broken in) DV P-75 and a (brand new) Moon 110LP. The Moon was better in every respect except for smoothness in the top end. It's more dynamic, has better soundstage, more detail, and much better bass. I went for the Moon, assuming the top end would get smoother like the DV as it started to run in. I was right. Just a few weeks later the Moon has really started getting much better. I have no regrets at all going with it over the DV.
mt10425
1,138 posts
 
I just bought the TTVJ Hybrid phono, also half off. Easy to adjust. Love the sound.
bifwynne
2,206 posts
 
Hi Dwette, sorry for going off topic here, but would you mind sharing a few comments about your DV 20X2H. In particular what you like and dislike about it. I ask because I have the same cartridge. If you prefer, feel free to send me an e mail through A'gon. Thanks
dwette
188 posts
 
I don't really have much to compare the DV 20x2H to. I previously had a 25 yr old Linn LP12 in disrepair with a Goldring GL of the same age.

I just got back into vinyl and went with my dealer's recommendation on the 20x2H. In any case, my new Rega P3-24 with the DV sounds much better than what I had before, in every way, but I now have a whole new system with the addition of a Naim UnitiQute and Dynaudio Contour S1.4s.

With that said, I listen to acoustic jazz and classical. The setup I have now is more revealing, more dynamic, has better soundstage, and is far more satisfying to hear than my previous setup ever was.
mjm1124
25 posts
 
I have the same set up, P3/24, 10x5H. I'm using the RSA F-117 Nighthawk with great results. I had the PS Audio GCPH both in the stock and modded versions and the Nighthawk easily outperformed the stock unit in all areas while just nudging out the modded version in terms of imaging and wider soundstage. The Nighthawk has left and right gain and impedence controls, very flexible.
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