The discontinued CJ PV9a has one the the best phono stages ever in a CJ one box unit. It sold for $3000 new, used I seen it between $800 to $1200. If you liked your PV-5, I think the model progression is PV-5, PV-8, PV-11. I have not heard the new PV12
New (used) pre-amp with phono
I'm afraid its time to upgrade my old PV-5 which I've had since '85. I'm a vinyl lover but also like CD's so I need both. I've read the reviews and it seems like a used CAT (mark 3?) may be the way to go (would like to keep it around $2500 to $3000). I also have an old electro pre pre-amp (EC-2?). Can I still use this with a line stage? Don't want to get caught up in the tube vs SS debate but I have dynamic speakers now (Nestorovic) and will probably have in the future. I used all tubes (Pre-amp and amp) with the Nesteys and it sounded too mellow for my liking. Any pre-amp suggestions?
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