Entry level Phono Stage for Dynavector 10x5


Just received some gifts for the Holidays. Among them was a Dynavector 10x5. Well its blown me away. It has really just given me what I have been looking for since I stared this hobby.

Well I am thinking about grabbing a stand alone phono stage. I am using the internal one in my preamp. I am wondering if the Dynavector or the Jolinda phono stage would be a big upgrade.

I am also wondering which to go with. Obviously it makes sense to go with the Dynavector because of how much I already like the cart they produce. That being said some say the MM is really just ok. Its the MC that shines and of course I would use the MM because the 10x5 is a HOMC.

Question is what would be a better choice? Should I just keep what I have? Any thoughts from people who have used these combinations. Or am I better off just keeping what I have and do and upgrade in the future?

I am buying used and don't see upgrading the cart anytime in the near future.
darkstar1
Thank you. I will give him a call. The one dealer in town does not carrier Dynavector.
IMO, a Herron VTPH-1 is in a completely different category than others around its used price range. It might be worth a call to Keith Herron to see if he has any used VTPH-1 units he has taken in trade.
I use a Dynavector 10X5 and I purchased a used Musical Surroundings Phonomena (new $600.00 used $350.00), it is a great match and very versatile phono pre amp. This is a great sounding unit that really lets all the dynamics and energy and all the sweetness and delicacy the 10X5 can bring shine thru. Blows the Phono Box S away! In fact all the $200-$300 or so models really sound un enthralling IMO I have tried them all.
Mattmiller is right about the Musical Surroundings Phonomena II . I used one for a few years, and was blown away as to how good it sounded. The ability to adjust capacitance, and impedance broght the Dyna 10X5 to the peak of its performance

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