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Phono preamp with best mid bass

Let me explain my ideal sound and see if you guys have any suggestions. I realize speakers and and every other things contributes but looking for a phono that leans naturally toward the sound I’m looking for. 
 

I like a strong mid/upper bass that is highly articulated. Highs that are not overdone and natural. Sub bass is not as important for the music I listen to but what’s down there I prefer punchy rather than big. Natural mids that are well defined. Detailed but not to an extent that compromises robustness or gets too analytical. 
 

Been looking at the tube models. Rogue Ares looks intriguing as they mention some of the traits I am looking for in the reviews I’ve read. 
 

thanks

mofojo

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Moving speakers closer together will usually add a bit more presence in mid/upper bass. Slight adjustments 1/2” to 1” per side at a time.  

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You should be good with 43db gain and 47k load with that cartridge. The other pf settings are for capacitance. I would keep that at default or zero. 

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That Rogue piece will definitely be an upgrade over the built in phono! Let us know. 

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I really liked the phono stage in the Rogue RP-1 preamp that I had. Pretty safe to assume the Triton II will be a vety good phono amp. Let us know!

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Good deal! Should only get better with more hours on it. 

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Low humidity? Dry air in the room? Do you use zerostat or anything else that helps dissipate static? Try grounding yourself before you touch the turntable arm. Lastly, try plugging the table back into the MF built in phono and see if issues persist. 

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What was the problem 

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