For roughly the price of the Aria you can purchase the Black Ice Audio Fusion 159 phono stage. Since Rega has a fixed headshell (no azimuth adjustability), the very useful and easy to use electronic azimuth adjustment provided by the F159 is a must have in my mind. And yes, I own one and find it one of the sleeper bargains in high end audio.
Need help on phono stage
Looking for some advice on a phono pre stage. Have a Rega P6 with a Rega Aphetta 3 cart. The Aphetta 3 was a recent upgrade from the Rega Ania cart, was a deal from a friend I could not pass up. Have the Rega Fono MC pre. Should I consider another phono pre stage? Would be willing to spend up to 2000 but would consider higher.
current setup
Rega P6 with Aphetta 3
Rega Fono MC
Rega Apollo Cd
Rogers Hi Fi KWM 88 Integrated
Blue Sound Node 2
Tekton Moab
Morrow level 6 for speaker wire and all interconnects
Overall I am happy with sound but feel I could get better from the Aphetta 3 with a new pre stage. ???
is the Rega Aria worth it or any other suggestions? Not looking to replace any other components on this system.
Any advice is appreciated.