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A new phono pre, to replace my clearaudio basic

I have recently purchased a VPI Scout with a Lyra Dorian. My currnet phono pre is a Clearaudio Basic. Somehow I think the the TT deserves better. The rest of my system is a Rotel RC980bx, RB1070, CEC TL51x, Wadia 12. Interconnects are Cardas hexlink. Speakers are Impulse Aria SE.

I was thinking along the lines of a
Basic+ with accu supply
Bluenote Phono 2 MkII
EAR 834P MM/MC
Array PH-2 (is a lot more expenisive about 2k euro the rest are betweeen 1k and 1.3K)

So let me know what you think.
mordante

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karelfd
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Hi Mordante, you may recall I have high esteem for the Basic+/Accu+ combo (see the thread "What's the difference..." that you also posted in). I do believe it is far better than the old Basic. Ideally though, and given the opportunity, also listen to what the 834P tubes do for you. If that is not your cup of tea, I can advise the combo with confidence. Perhaps one alternative you may want to consider if you go Clearaudio is the Symphono+ which is about the price of the Basic+/Accu+ combo but can be upgraded afterwards with the Accu+ as well. (I went from the original Basic to a Tim de Paravicini tube amp myself but eventually returned to a ss design).
Happy listening.
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