I'm confused. Need direction on analogue system


I've bought an Aries w/JMW 12.5. and have a McIntosh C38 pre-amp and 2 Mac MC300 amps. The synergy between amps and preamp is very good.
The preamps phono stage only accepts MM input (higher voltage) and I want to use higher audio quality MC cartridges, (Lyra Helikon .4mv).

Should I use a transformer and the Mac preamp, or just use another separate phono preamp and plug it into the aux input of the Mac preamp.

I'd eventually like another phono preamp like the Supratek,
but can't right now.

Appreciated, Thanks,

John Bojack
Atlanta, GA
jbatlanta

Showing 1 response by dennislowe

I think you would get better sound and more flexibility from a separate phono stage. Maybe you could list your price range and ppl can recommend one.