I run a Decca FFSS MkIV C4E (rebuilt by John Wright) and Garrott Brothers Gold (retipped by JW). I have been using Deccas since the late 70s. I now use a TRON Seven Reference phono stage, which was built specially for my Decca. Of course, this is way out of your budget. However, I have also tried the budget TRON Convergence tube phono stage (GBP900 = USD1300) with my Deccas. It gets maybe 90% of the SQ of my Seven Reference for a mere fraction of the cost. Graham Tricker builds his units to order, and so you can specify cartridge loading etc at the time of order.
best phono stage to mate with a London Decca Super Gold cart?
Greetings All!
I'm looking for recommendations for a phono stage to match with my Decca Super Gold cart.
I'm currently using the phono stage on my Doge 8 preamp which is OK, but not stellar. Table is a Roksan Xerxes with an upgraded RB300 arm (Incognito wiring and Audio Origami external cable).
I'm open to either S/S or tube.
Budget up to $1,500.
cheers,
Norm
I'm looking for recommendations for a phono stage to match with my Decca Super Gold cart.
I'm currently using the phono stage on my Doge 8 preamp which is OK, but not stellar. Table is a Roksan Xerxes with an upgraded RB300 arm (Incognito wiring and Audio Origami external cable).
I'm open to either S/S or tube.
Budget up to $1,500.
cheers,
Norm