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Advice on phono pre

Looking to upgrade my phono section, and seeking some guidance.
Have a VPI HW jr, TNT platter, SAMA, SDS, JMW 10 with a New Zepher 2 cartridge.
I'm considering the Parasound JC3+ and the LKV 2-SB, at the moment.
Any suggestions/guidance as to a preference and why?
Looking to get a VPI Prime very soon , if that would make a difference.
Currently using a Simaudio LP3.5.
Thanks
brrgrr
grinnell
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Hagerman Cornet?
zd542
5,339 posts
 
You show an ARC LS-15 as your line stage. Why not get a full function preamp like an Aesthetix Janus and upgrade both components, instead of just 1?
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mofimadness
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I did a phono stage shoot out a few years ago. One of the units was the SimAudio Moon LP5.3. I found that the optional, outboard power supply made a HUGE difference with this model. Do you have or have you tried this? IMHO, it's mandatory to get the most out of LP5.3.
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yogiboy
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Check out Quicksilver Audio! I have the older model and I think it is outstanding ! IMO,nothing like tubes in a phono preamp.
ctsooner
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I"m actually looking at phono pre's too. Not fond of the JC3+ in the systems I've heard them in compared to comparable or lower priced units. That's just me. I still think that you can't go wrong with Audio Research or Aesthetix right now. I haven't loved many of the hyped units out there for some reason. I have been wondering about Whest PS30 RDT if anyone has info. thanks
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