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Cartridge and Phono advice for Classic 3

Im purchasing a VPI Classic 3 and have been trying to find the best MC cartridge and phono that i can get for it in my price range. The system I have is all tube and I would like to maintain that with the phono but am open to solid state components as well.
I am considering the lyra delos cartridge as well as the Fosgate Signature V2 phono...
Any suggestions or guidance?
The budget is max $5,000...right now I see it as about $2,000 for the cartridge and $3,000 for the phono but am open to any suggestions on a different distribution.
Thanks in advance for any help!
kpede683
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pbnaudio
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Spend $ 1750 on the Phono Preamp then the rest on your cartridge.

Liberty Audio please search the web for reviews etc on this little gem too, theres even one here on Audiogon

And yes i do make them :-)

Good listening

Peter
mechans
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What Phono section do you currently use? If you like it what is it that you like about it? I am not a real analog nut so I don't want to give you unsound advice about the cartridge. I am sure there are plenty of people with that tone arm who can help.
kpede683 OP
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I dont have an analog set up at the moment. I have just started getting into the market for one since my son has shown me his set up. I do have a number of old LP's that deserve a listen but this will be my first analog setup with my current system.
I'll have to read some on the Liberty Audio...any recommended cartridge that would fit into the $3000 range for this table if I did go this direction?
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