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Need help finding a new phono stage.

I just purchased the Marantz tt-15s1.
It has a dynavector 10x5 installed on it.
I have a Cambridge audio cp1, and it sounds great. Which I'm not fully understanding because I thought that stage was for mm only? Can someone help explain this?
My amp is set 3/4 the way up for the volume level I like.. but even at full tilt it doesnt sound distorted or anything!
I guess my main question, and my next step is what is a good phono stage to upgrade to??
For now though I am happy. 
Thanks in advance.
kevdubbya

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uberwaltz
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I likely sold the cheapest ph10 few days ago and that was still above ops budget at $976 plus shipping.

Great phono though I have to agree but it was time for a change....
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uberwaltz
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Absolutely it will.
A lot of even budget phono stages have gain options, have to if capable of mm and lomc operation really.

Course if you had a mm cart with 4 to 5mv output it would likely be fine.

An oldie but a goodie especially suited to your cart would be a Dynaudio P3.
Lots of option internally configured with easy to use jumpers.
The new mk4 is about 1k, but you can find the mk3 for $500 or less lightly used.
Highly recommended with your cart imho.
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uberwaltz
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Would help to get an idea of your budget?
As there are literally thousands of options out there.
SS or tubes?
MM only or MM and MC?

With a bit more info I am sure we can come up with great ideas.
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