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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
chashas1
596 posts
 
If you have a 10x5 I suggest a Dynavector P-75...great synergy. good luck however you go...
dwette
166 posts
 
If you have a 10x5 I suggest a Dynavector P-75...great synergy. good luck however you go...
You know, I made that assumption about my 20x2, but the Moon 110LP really was better than the P-75. I auditioned the P-75, so maybe the Mark II changes that, but I ended up getting the Moon, even though it cost me $100 more than the dealer demo P-75 would have.
chashas1
596 posts
 
yes, the MkII is an improvement, and also how it was loaded...
paanders
43 posts
 
Related situation. I too have a Rega p3-24, but with Elys 2 cartridge, with Cambridge 640p phono preamp, into Linn Classik amp. Am thinking of upgrading phono preamp, perhaps from SS to tube and one level up in sound quality, but with budget $200-$500. Mostly for acoustic jazz, older soul, and bass-heavy hip hop. Any thoughts?
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