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Phono for Ikeda 9TT LOMC

Hi!
I need some advice regarding to the phono stage in my system. My system is currently: VPI Classic TT, Ikeda 9TT cart(0.2mV) , Musical Fidelity MX-VYNL phono(0.4mV, 24db headroom, channel sep. 86db) Dynaudio BM5 mkIII monitors with dedicated volume box.
I am listening to music at usually 40-45% of the max volume (+6db setting on the phono and +4db on the monitors). I am satisfied with that.
But my monitors have way too loud stativ(?) noise. 
How would you improve the performance? 
1st:
I am thinking about to sell the phono and getting a better one. Maybe vintage, used.
Which one would you choose under 1500pounds? Would IT solve the problem?
2nd: 
Get a better PSU for the phono (recommended).
3rd:
Replace the unbalanced cables between the phono and active monitors with balanced xlr-
4th
Replace the studio monitors

Which one would be the best upgrade choice?


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musky1963
28 posts
 
How about a Gold Note PH-10? I have one on order.
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nandric
4,086 posts
 

@musky1963 , This is the wrong sequence. The first question

should be answered first and then , eventual, order the thing.

There are no ''best SUT's''. But there are adequate for your

situation.

musky1963
28 posts
 
Don't be so anal. Just a suggestion.
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nandric
4,086 posts
 

@musky1963 , Sorry I wrongly understood your ''I have one

on order''.

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korakotta OP
50 posts
 
Huhhh, that Gold Note looks awesome with the 0.1mV+ input sensivity.
... But in this case I have to sell the MF phono.
Would it make a significant improvement over getting a better PSU + change unbalanced connections to balanced all way from the tonearm to the monitors?

 Other phonos worth to mention with 2mV or less input sensivity?

I am not going to get other carts, I am sticking with this one, maybe upgrade the monitors in the Next 2 years, or the TT with some extras. I bought the 9TT+ VPI Classic together for about 2700pounds. The cart was new, the TT is demo. I think IT was a good deal and now I am trying to match the rest of the system... The phono stage is almost new also and I like it, so it's not easy to decide to sell it... 
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