It's been quite a few years since I posted a comment on A-gon, so hello again. To get immediately to my point, I think Elizabeth's comments have much merit, but I'm going to be even more fundamental. When starting to improve a fairly basic audio system, start by looking at the components that are transducers: phono cartridges and speakers. Converting mechanical energy to electric energy, and vice versa, requires a well designed, linear transducer. If the signal isn't
accurately converted, then even the best amplification chain won't really help. Hence, I think I'd start with upgrades to your cartridge and speakers. Just my opinion, FWIW, after 45 years as a middle income audiophile...
accurately converted, then even the best amplification chain won't really help. Hence, I think I'd start with upgrades to your cartridge and speakers. Just my opinion, FWIW, after 45 years as a middle income audiophile...