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Which sub $1k phono stage to go?

All,
Right now I am in the market of a sub $1k phonoe stage, and I need some advice. My setup is VPI MK IV, Rega RB300, and Benz Micro Glider. The rest of the system is YBA integre Delta DT and Atlantis Seolane, harmonic teck wires all through. I am using Musical Fidelity X-LP (the older can model), and I feel it is the bottle neck in the whole system. It lacks the resolution and details, and bass is not satisfying either. While I can't audit all the phono preamps out there in the market, so I am wondering if you can point me to the right direction on what phono stage I should audit, and also if there is anything I need to do to improve the rest of the system. Thanks a lot for your time.

Steve
wr_aspire
sberger
146 posts
 

i'm using a glider l2 on a scout/jmw-9 combo, and for the last month or so have been blown away with the dynavector
p-75.
while it can accomodate any cart, it has advanced technology for it really shine with low output mc's. it's fairly new to these (US) shores, so you won't find much about it, although if you do a search in the audio asylum, you'll see some very positive comments. can be had for $595 at music direct. and here's dynavector's link:

http://www.dynavector.co.jp/english/frame_cart/e_p75.html
ed_sawyer
588 posts
 
Wright WPP-100C.
wr_aspire OP
13 posts
 
Thanks Sberger, did you compare dynavector to other phone preamps?
sberger
146 posts
 
used a phonomena and grado ph-1. both have their positive qualities, but ultimately, no match for the p-75.
scottht
398 posts
 
Did you read where the Graham Slee Era Gold mKV made class A in stereophile. I couldn't agree more!
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