If turning up the volume is the issue just turn it up. IMO you should wait until you can make a significant improvement before upgrading
Need to upgrade Phono section of Rogue Cronos mag
I enjoy the Musical nature of my Roque audio Cronos Magnum, having tried others still sounds great.
My issue is as good as it is overall the Phono section is rather lacking ..
Thought of looking for a dedicated phono preamp but do not want to get into a major expense.
Bellari is as simple as it gets but not sure if it's a step up .. the Cronos has very little gain from the phono section that's 1 st issue then the quality can only get better .
When using line stage [ CD'S etc.] excellent results .
I end up using my Pharaoh int amp fro Vinyl & Cronos for all other .
I'd say i'd be comfortable spending under $ 1k [ half - 500 would be nice ]
My issue is as good as it is overall the Phono section is rather lacking ..
Thought of looking for a dedicated phono preamp but do not want to get into a major expense.
Bellari is as simple as it gets but not sure if it's a step up .. the Cronos has very little gain from the phono section that's 1 st issue then the quality can only get better .
When using line stage [ CD'S etc.] excellent results .
I end up using my Pharaoh int amp fro Vinyl & Cronos for all other .
I'd say i'd be comfortable spending under $ 1k [ half - 500 would be nice ]
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I just looked at the Rogue page. The Chronos has a MM phono stage with 44 db of gain and the Pharaoh has a MM/MC phono stage with 40/60 db of gain. It appears you may be using a low output MC cartridge. You can buy a step up transformer (SUT) or head amp for your Chronos and that should fix your problem. Here is a link to an inexpensive SUT http://parksaudiollc.com/index.html#txt_162 My advice on the upgrade is the same. Have more money saved and make a significant upgrade when you buy a stand alone phono preamp. |