I understand you have a budget, but you really have to stretch a bit more. After owning an Exact, I would venture a guess that what you are hearing is the sound of that cartridge. It's OK, but not very exciting. Move up to something like a Lyra Delos and see what the fuss is all about. If you really can't swing that, try a Goldring Eroica MC for about $900, but still very nice. And a good match for the Rega arm to boot. Enjoy
Phono preamp for Rega Exact II ?
Hi,
I have a Rega RP3 with an Exact II cartridge. I'm using the phono preamp that comes with the Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum.
While the sound is satisfying, I feel like I'm missing something, the sound is flat, no toe tapping at all. Also, I have to significantly turn up the volume to get the same level of sound I get when using my digital source (PC + Schiit DAC). I understand that the phono preamp in the Rogue can be easily bettered.
So, do you have any recommendations for a phono preamp that would be a good match with this cartridge? I have a $600 budget.
Thanks!
I have a Rega RP3 with an Exact II cartridge. I'm using the phono preamp that comes with the Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum.
While the sound is satisfying, I feel like I'm missing something, the sound is flat, no toe tapping at all. Also, I have to significantly turn up the volume to get the same level of sound I get when using my digital source (PC + Schiit DAC). I understand that the phono preamp in the Rogue can be easily bettered.
So, do you have any recommendations for a phono preamp that would be a good match with this cartridge? I have a $600 budget.
Thanks!
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