The latest model Klimax comes with the Urika 11, which is a digital based device. Having heard the Urika's ( both original and new), I would say that a great phono stage would be an easy upgrade over both versions. The Luxman EQ-500 is a very good phono stage, I would take it all day over either Urika. However, here's the thing, the Urika is designed for the table and allows for a 'system' approach. The Radikal is designed to power the Urika, and as such i think the overall cost is less if one opts for the Urika. ( No additional stand alone unit, no cabling etc.)
I asked myself this very same question when I upgraded to the Radikal D, do i want the Urika ( either version) or to go for a different phono stage? To my ears the answer was pretty obvious, but YMMV.
I asked myself this very same question when I upgraded to the Radikal D, do i want the Urika ( either version) or to go for a different phono stage? To my ears the answer was pretty obvious, but YMMV.