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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
brrgrr OP
163 posts
 
Need to upgrade my system info. Have a ref 3 preamp now. Would be interested in the sim power supply but can't get one to listen to as I'm rather far from a dealer.
zd542
5,339 posts
 
Your system list shows that you have a high output cartridge. Are you planning on using a low output in the future, or are you going to stay with what you have?
shakeydeal
979 posts
 
You will get as many different opinions as you do answers. So I will throw my hat in the ring with the K&K Audio Maxxed Out phono stage. I am a big fan of Kevin Carter's work and this phono preamp is a real stand out. There was a recent review in the press (positive feedback, IIRC) and lots of happy owners who have posted about it.

Shakey
brrgrr OP
163 posts
 
Zd542,
That is a tough question. I will probably try a MC in the future,
as I'm coming from a ZYX Yatra HO.For now, tho, the Sound-smith is what I'm going to use. It's new,still breaking in...
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denverhifi
5 posts
 
In December, I got a Van Alstine phono preamp. It is both MM/MC, and it sounds great.
I posted a review of it over on Audiocircle, in the AVA section
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