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that's also a good point. Score one for the native phono!
that's also a good point. Score one for the native phono!
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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@atmasphere If/When I move away from this TT (and possibly this cart, which is a high gain unit requiring a low gain setting), it's quite possible I'll move to low output. Sure. Trying to keep options open...I move slowly on these things. Thanks atmasphere7,969 posts02-13-2020 11:07amFor that kind of money you have a lot of options. Do you have or are you planning a low output moving coil setup? |
I know that specs aren't the same as reviews, and aren't the same as your own opinion, but what I'm getting at is: are these two phono stages in the same arena?! (The Moon is much more versatile, that much I know and I consider that in terms of upgrading upstream equipment. and it reviewed very well) Conrad Johnson on-board phono specs: ET3 Optional Phono Stage
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