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Next upgrade for my analog source

Hi all! hope I can get some opinions on the next upgrade step for my analog source.

Currently am using Rega P6 TT with Nagaoka MP 200 (MM) cartridge, and the EAR 834P fonostage.

Preamp and amp are using Lumley Reference Amplifier (Tube KT88) and going to PMC 20.24 speakers. 

So am thinking of either:
1. upgrading the fonostage to the new PS audio Stellar phono (getting rave reviews)
2. upgrading the cartridge to MC type (maybe Lyra Delos?)
3. upgarding the TT itself (not sure what to get in the $2k-$2.5k range)

I mostly listen to classical (violin, orchestra) and jazz on my analog source.

Thanks for any inputs!
jadislover
jadislover OP
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Thehorn my lumley does not have fonostage input... 
I already own the PMC 24's .. the speakrs im using now

hshifi, yes am currently auditioning the ps audio stellar fonostage.. currectly still in breakin mode.. what i feel already is the detail and soundstage improvement.. but the sound still feels a bit thin. Lets do more breakin to find out if its major improvement over the 834p


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slaw
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BTW
The 834P responds well to all kinds of upgrades, not just NOS tubes.

One of it's drawbacks is the fact that the circuit board isn't supported well at all. This may account for it's responding well to upgrades  like isolation/decoupling for one.
jadislover OP
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OK i finally bit the bullet and bought the ps audio stellar phonostage after auditioning it... the details, soundstage, and mid is a level above the 834P. And it serves as good foundation when I do decide to upgrade the rega p6 (currently eyeing the VPI prime) or to upgrade the cartridge (lyra MC)


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mijostyn
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jperry, I've heard it's big brother The L20 extensively and the circuitry is almost identical. The big one just has more units resulting in a lower signal to noise ratio. I would buy one tomorrow but it is $42,000.00.
After reading the TAS review it is obvious that the little guy has all of the major virtues of the L20 now in it's MkII version.  
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