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Tube phono stage vs Solid state phono stage.

I am looking at getting a phono stage for my
older technics turntable. I have a ortofon mm cartridge
on it at this time. I am running totem forest with a plinius
100 mk III along with a cary tube preamp. Does it really matter if I go with a tubed phono stage vs a solid state phono stage. Would like to spend less then 1K
Suggestions greatly appreciated.
jajmyers
miner42
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I second the GSP Era Gold V. I plan on adding the Elevator for low output MC cartridges.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
Third the GSP.

Going for around $500 on the used market.

Major bargain at that price.
jajmyers OP
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Thanks for your input. I will start with finding out what my
the output for my cart. is and will look into the GSP.
Will or can a phono stage colour the sound of a system?
Is it all about gain?
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