Line stage (not full-function pre) is a solid idea. Gives you a lot more flexibility when you get tired of the entry-level phono. Maybe even start with a Schiit Mani phono for a lot less money and see how you like that. Then later spend more dough to get a really good phono stage.
comparing two pre-amp/phono section buying scenarios, so weigh in!
Hi. First time poster. Based on what you know about phono stages, and assuming the cost is about identical, would you suggest (assuming the specific equipment below):
1. buy a used Conrad Johnson ET3 with the on board phono stage (assuming the correct gain setting for the cart HG or LG)
or
2. buy the same used Conrad Johnson ET3 (line stage only) and then buy a a $400 Moon 110 LP V2 phono stage.
again: the cost total is about identical, save the cost of interconnects.
My equipment may or may not be relevant to your answer, but I have a project Debut Carbon TT with an ortofon Blue cart, but that will eventually change with my next upgrade. I'm replacing an 80s era SS Mcintosh pre amp and I'm running Thiel 1.7s with a Rotel RB-1582MKII
Thanks for any help
1. buy a used Conrad Johnson ET3 with the on board phono stage (assuming the correct gain setting for the cart HG or LG)
or
2. buy the same used Conrad Johnson ET3 (line stage only) and then buy a a $400 Moon 110 LP V2 phono stage.
again: the cost total is about identical, save the cost of interconnects.
My equipment may or may not be relevant to your answer, but I have a project Debut Carbon TT with an ortofon Blue cart, but that will eventually change with my next upgrade. I'm replacing an 80s era SS Mcintosh pre amp and I'm running Thiel 1.7s with a Rotel RB-1582MKII
Thanks for any help
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