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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
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
jgwilson
21 posts
 
SMc Audio upgrade to any existing McCormack phono capable product. What's great about this is, pay for what you can afford and if its enough - your done. If you get the itch later, SMc can continue to improve your sound for again, whatever you can afford. Steve knows audio and you will be very happy.
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