In order of importance... 4/3/6/1/5 Phono to Preamp/2 Turntable to Phono Input/7. My reasoning for placing the phono preamp ahead of the cartridge is that too many systems never attain the potential of the cartridge due to a subpar phono stage.
Develop a hierarchy for phono playback
I am hoping we can form a consensus on the relative importance of each element. I will start by listing them in physical order starting at the record.
1. Cartridge
2. Wires
3. Arm
4. Turntable
5. Connecting cables
6. Phono Stage
7. Optional SUT and additional connecting cables
I thought about this two ways: How might these elements be prioritized for someone just starting out? Or, how might the elements be prioritized differently where cost is less important than best SQ?
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@intactaudio Won't speak for the OP but the assumption is that the cartridge would have proper set up including compliance/leveled turntable and vibration control. |