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On the fence about Vinyl need a good phono stage for A/B testing

Got myself Rega P6, but humm I am not so sure if I want to listen to Vinyl over lossless audio. I have SET tube amp and thinking if I have to get tube phono stage or a good SS will suffice. The speakers will be Legacy Aeris. 

I am thinking ti try out Project Tube Box DS2 but guessing if I should I go all out with Luxman EQ-500 or be rational and settle for Parasound JC3+.

The signal chain will be Rega P6 with Ortofon Bronze -> Phono Stage -> Legacy Wavelet processor -> Line Magnetic 508ia -> Legacy Aeris.

Any advice is helpful.

thanks
geek101

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I am fortunate to have a Luxman EQ-500 and it is wonderful. A mix of valve and SS with the brilliance of a quality maker. Although expensive, it is a permanent part of my team.
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@audiofun @geek101 Hi guys, Sorry for my delay and this being a short message. I Used a TE Audio Systeme phono input (from Germany) , a Yamaha 5000, and an older Onkyo. The Luxman coupled with any of my TT's (Kuzma, MS BL-91, a DDX-1500, Nakamichi and a old JVC QL-Y5F) and the Luxman beats anything hands down.

I agree with Audiofun but it changes with the cartridge and arm. I mainly use a Jan Allearts cart (I have 2) amongst others. The sound is fantastic, apart from the condition of my vinyl. They need a re-clean badly. :)

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Audiofun: Love your system. Agree with you 100%
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