The Audible Illusions 3A has a very good phono stage -- not the equal of the best phono pre's, but certainly as good as any of the "budget" models. Since this new system is going to be used mainly for incidental music rather than serious listening, I suggest you go with the 3A's phono stage and use the money you save for some other element in your system.
Built-in phono or seperate for budget system
this question must have been asked before, but they are scattered in too many threads so I am starting a new one.
want to build a 2nd system that includes vinyl. haven't decided on speakers yet, but leaning toward Usher BE-718. I can go integrated or separate, I do have a Forte 4A in closet I can use to drive the Usher.
if I go with separate, the pre amp I am considering is Audible Illusions 3A which has built-in MM and it's tube. draw back is it has no remote. I can also shop for a tube pre like SF Line 1 and add a outboard phono to it for slightly more money, there are other pre out there that offers tube and remote for less.
is the built-in phono in AI 3A as good or better than some inexpensive outboard phono box to justify the inconvenience? this 2nd system will play background music, so convenience is as important as sound quality.
help me decide!
want to build a 2nd system that includes vinyl. haven't decided on speakers yet, but leaning toward Usher BE-718. I can go integrated or separate, I do have a Forte 4A in closet I can use to drive the Usher.
if I go with separate, the pre amp I am considering is Audible Illusions 3A which has built-in MM and it's tube. draw back is it has no remote. I can also shop for a tube pre like SF Line 1 and add a outboard phono to it for slightly more money, there are other pre out there that offers tube and remote for less.
is the built-in phono in AI 3A as good or better than some inexpensive outboard phono box to justify the inconvenience? this 2nd system will play background music, so convenience is as important as sound quality.
help me decide!
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