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Phono Preamp

Hi!
I upgraded my equipment recently with a Triode Lab 2a3 integrated and a pair of Klipsch Forte III. My turntable is still a Project Carbon 2Xperience Classic, and the phono preamp it's a Pro-ject Phono Box S.

I am thinking about to change the phono preamp and wait a bit for the turntable upgrade. Is very difficult to get a demo for home test, so, according with your experience, witch pre-amp do you recommend with this equipment?

Or is better to go to the full pack and change both, turntable and amp?

ramon74

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noromance
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Definitely upgrade your turntable. Your rig is begging for a classic idler and a tube phono. However, some dedication and skill is required to go that route. However, the rewards are far greater than the cost of the parts. 
Do you have a budget? Do you have a vinyl collection worth investing in?
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@jrpnde  Graham Slee or not to slee
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If you are going to the UK, check out Croft Acoustics.  I run two 25R phono preamps with custom tubes. He has various RIAA only models. Glorious with non-MC cartridges.
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^ We're talking about a phono amp not a 400w transmitter!
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