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VPI Aries/JMW 10/Lyra Delos -- Phono preamp rec?

Hi - I'm new to this forum and apologize if this question has been asked before, but any recommendations for a phono pre-amp to go well with a VPI Aries with the JMW10 tonearm and a Lyra Delos cartridge? I'd like to replace my Musical Fidelity V-LPS II. Budget ideally under $1500 but willing to consider something a little more expensive of significantly worth it. Thanks!
jawks
bifwynne
2,206 posts
 
Albert,

Whatever you decide to pick up, keep in mind that the Delos' output is .6mV. Just be sure your rig has enough gain. My phono pre has 58 db and my line-stage another 12db. IMO, more is better. Don't go less than what I have. Another 3 to 5 db wouldn't hurt.

Bruce
jeffkleinberg
23 posts
 
My issue with the parasound is the lack of loading choices, I think just 100ohm MC.
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jcoehler
229 posts
 
I had the same issue with the Parasound that Jeffkleinberg describes, lack of loading. Two things led me to purchase the Chinook, number 1 and most important was a home demo with my components in my listening room. The second that helped the process was guidance from a well known vinyl media member who had lot's of experience with both the Chinook and Parasound and told me right up front the Chinook and Delos was magic, listening confirmed this statement.
jawks OP
41 posts
 
Again, thanks for the comments! It's a tough debate right now which unit to get. Parasound vs Ayre vs Chinook. Would love to listen to all three of them but I don't think that will happen.
jeffkleinberg
23 posts
 
Jcoehler,
what tubes are you using in your Chinook? I'm using Amperex 7308's and they are way better than the stock.
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