2. analog
  3. 167908-140647

Analog Upgrade - Where to start?

I am looking to upgrade my LP playback system.  My current system is a mixed bag of new and old: SME 20/2 turntable (from about 2005), Kuzma 4 point nine Tonearm and the SME Series V Tonearm, Dynavector MC DRT XV-1s (retipped by Soundsmith), PS Audio Stellar phono pre.  I am looking to introduce more dynamic sound, detail (without edge) and musicality.  The rest of my system supports this end.  Any suggestions on where might be the best place to start the upgrade?
chilli42

Showing 2 responses by mglik

mglik
914 posts
 
The most gorgeous tube sound I ever heard was the Zesto Andros phono stage. The mid line Deluxe is their sweet spot and is very close to the top line just in one chassis not two and can only take two cartridges not four. I would have the Zesto but am very happy with my Atma-Sphere MP-1. Think the Zesto has a more delicious tube sound and can stand up to the phono in the Atma and even pricier ones.
And a destination cartridge for me is my Lyra Atlas SL. The one below Etna is also good.
mglik
914 posts
 
BTW-Definitely get a SRA platform for the TT. The entry level VR is excellent and the up line is even better. The improvement is not small.
More to discover