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phono stage for VPI Traveler w/ 2m blue

Thanks for your advise in advance.
I have a Creek OBH 18 which is giving some hum and Rf noise. Cables are KAB Jazz & Blues. I put together a budget office system and now have the disease to eliminate the small annoyances, I know it won't end anytime soon. I would like some advice on replacing the phono stage in within a budget of 500-600. Music is primarily rock, alt, pop jazz.

VPI Traveler w/ 2m blue
Peachtree Decco 65
Wharfedale 10.1
California Audio DX1 cd
imac
Audirvana
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roscoeiii
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Another fan of the P75 here. Super if later you move to LOMC due to its Phono Enhancer mode for LOMC carts.

The Jolida and especially the Jasmine get a lot of love here, but I have heard neither.
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csbushover OP
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Thanks for all the insight, it really helps a newb. I bought a used keen from an agon member. hope it's great, if not the problem is me i guess.
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csbushover OP
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A heed is what I ended up with. Sorry for the mis post
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csbushover OP
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I purchased a used Heed Quasar from a gent here on Audiogon. I can't be more pleased with the what I am able to hear. The Heed delivers a bigger, bolder, fuller sound which is mere detailed even at low volume. Now, how can I get sound like this from cd's ? I'm still a newb and loving it, does it ever stop ?

Thank You All
fjn04
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Quasar is a nice sounding unit. It moves toward the warmer side of the SS spectrum. I think it may be best suited to medium .4 ish carts. Can't go wrong IMO.
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