I have a Rogue Cronus Magnum and VPI Scout 1.1 with Soundsmith VPI Zephyr installed. Currently listening using the built in Cronus Magnum pre. Contemplating purchase of a Soundsmith MMP 3. Any thoughts out there?
The SoundSmith phono stage can probably get the cartridge to sound as good as it can. There are likely better phono staqes available, but not voiced for the SoundSmith carts.
Thanks for all the comments. Really appreciate the responses. I'm still contemplating the the plus and minus of going the Soundsmith route or spending a lot extra for something with more flexibility that might suit some future cartridge whim.
IMO, the advantage of a Herron VTPH-2 is that there is no need for future upgrades. It is a top performer and can handle input from either low or high output cartridges without modification or front-end SUTs.
Thank you all again. Bpoletti, I did some research on the Herron VTPH-2. That is a lovely phono stage. Some of the best reviews I've ever seen. However, it also points out the big dilemma, $3650 for a great pre and future flexibility vs $650 for a pre that is probably well voiced for my current cart.
I was relating back to your previous post where you said "However, it also points out the big dilemma, $3650 for a great pre and future flexibility vs $650 for a pre that is probably well voiced for my current cart." I read that as saying that you are considering higher priced alternatives.
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