You seem to be familiar with Aric Audio, why don't you give Aric Kimball a call to see if his Super Phono preamp might fit the bill for you. At $2,500 it's more than your stated budget
Phono preamp for a Denon 103R cartridge.
Hi all. After picking up a new cartridge, and moving the upstairs stereo to a different room, I began to think about where to take the next step with that system. I'm not going to digitize my vinyl. I am just going to savor it, without collecting too many more LPs. Theoretically. But I'd like to best the ProJect DS2 Phono Box USB, if possible. For under $1500, with lower being favored rather "stretching" for an $1800 item. I just don't think my collection or systems warrant such a leap.
The table is a Denon DP 3000NE. The preamp is a Pass X2.5, and I'll use the low gain setting. I'm mildly interested in a phono pre that has XLR output, but it's not crucial. I'm most interested in what might go well with this cartridge primarily.
This morning I'm leaning toward a JC3 Jr, and on other days I have wondered about a Hagerman, but six tubes will mean spending a bit more. A Sutherland. perhaps? Or something with front panel adjustments?
Thanks for your consideration.
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When I was running a Denon DL-301II I switced from a Schitt Mani (not 2) To an Emotiva XPS-1 and finally to a Musical Surroundings Phonomena II which I bought used for $295. I am very happy with the Phononena II and see no reason to upgrade. I now run an Audio-Technica AT33PTG/2, which I think is a fabulous cartidge for the money, and the Phonomena II sounds even better. No desire to upgrade. The Phonomena III is going for $1,200 on Music Direct. (not affiliated in any way) |
@jasonbourne71 I also have a new Pioneer PLX1000! 2 weeks old & I'm knocked out how good it is. I'm using a new Zu modded Denon 103 cart, with Zu Mission phono cable. Re the OP: check out Parks Audio. I own the Puffin. Newest model called Waxwing. Nothing like them. Totally unique tech & approach. |
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