You could put the 2m Bronze on that turntable, I think it’s the same weight. I think even the Musical Fidelity lx2 lps phono would be better than what the Yanaha offers. It can still be had for about $379. So, an $800 investment. On second thought, the fact you mention a new table @ 2k makes me think the music hall mmf-7.3 with the 2m Bronze already installed. For that table, I’d move up from the aforementioned musical fidelity to the pro-ject tube box DS2, which I think is still available @ about $899. The 2m Bronze matches well with tube preamps.
Phone pre advice - Would I benefit from this upgrade?
I currently have a U-Turn table with an Ortofon 2m Blue. I am running that into my Yamaha AS-2200. Reviews say the AS-2200 has a great phono stage, but I don’t know how great.
I’m curious to try the Elac alchemy ppa-2 and see if I notice an improvement to sound.
I plan to invest in a new table down the line most likely in the $2,000 range.
I am running Kef R11s in a well treated room and really enjoy my current sound. I’d love to hear more depth but currently have a very wide soundstage.
Thanks for your thoughts!