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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.
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mattmiller
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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.
lohanimal
659 posts
 
dynavactor do the d75 phono amp - very dynamic - see my review
sunnyjim
927 posts
 
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

They occasionally come up on Audiogon.
kiko65
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Dynavector P-75 or P-75 MKII. Match made in heaven and a no brainier for about $400.00 in the used market.
darkstar1 OP
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Kikio

Have you heard the combo? I am leaning that way but all the reviews seem to use dynavector up the chain mainly 20x2.I just want to know if it would be a waste to use the MM and not be able to take advantage of the phono enhancer.

Please share your thoughts. Not looking to upgrade cart anytime soon. Just got 10x5 and can honestly say I am happy with it. Not feeling that I need better.

Looking for a bit more gain not a ton just a little noise when going louder than my general listening level. It would also be nice to get a little better soundstage. Tone, bass detail and punch, musical involvement are perfect.
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