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

Showing 1 response by mordante

Some time ago I had a bid going for a Symphonic line RG9, but the bidder with drew the amp. I have tried the Ayre AX-7 but it lacked the power to control my speakers, all the oomph (if you know what I mean) was gone.
Now I spend my money on a the VPI Scout. But it is indeed probably better to do something about the pre/power first.

@piedpiper, what would you consider more "open" cables? I am buying a John van Gent phono cable later with a bit of luck.

My problem is I want it all and my budget is rather limited. Took me about 10 years to get the system I have now.