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lp12 300b phono stage help

hello all,
i am a record geek. i don't ever listen to cds, i just don't. currently i'm using a phonomena with my lp12 ittock and asl 300b integrated. i like the sound immensely but am certain that i can do better. oh and every thing is coming out of moth audio cicada speakers and all cabling is cardas. i want to keep the speakers, i love my turntable, and i love my amp. basically i need someone to steer me into a great phono stage and possible cartridge match up. i've read reviews and read the posts and searched the world but i cant make up my mind.
things i enjoy from the current rig are: lovely vocals, dynamics, detail, air, and bass. i want more of it all.so what do you think? can i do better, is there a magic missing ingredient? any match ups or first hand advice with similar set ups is greatly appreciated.
mc5baby
mc5baby OP
25 posts
 
thanks for the advice. the linto is one i was considering. along with ph-1p, ph3se, and just because it sounds so cool the sutherland PHd although it's a little pricey. i understand the ittock is a fine arm and i would like to match a cartridge and phono stage to my current set up. one thing about the linto is it isn't adjustable. i like the idea of being able to fiddle with different cartridges.
mc5baby OP
25 posts
 
i forgot to mention that i am using a benz micro ace medium output cartridge now.
gregm
3,415 posts
 
lovely vocals, dynamics, detail, air, and bass. i want more of it all

As presented, there seem two hardware solutions:
*A better phono stage -- an expensive proposition UNLESS you go diy (or find someone to build one for you from a kit)
*Tweaking the input stage & volume pot in the Asl. Maybe s/one has tweaked your 300B -- or the company itself can propose something.

Otherwise, changing your cartridge, another (expensive) option, may not yield all its potential.
dogscanskate
8 posts
 
500-600$ gets you a dynavector P75, a steal for a phono stage.
twl
3,251 posts
 
I'd recommend a Shelter 501 MkII and a nice tube phono stage with over 65db of gain capability. This will complement your SET/single driver combo very nicely.

Perhaps an EAR 834P or something around that quality level would be good.
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