Following up, the cj TEA2MAX arrived last night. Not even broken in it sounds fantastic. I am thrilled with it.
Bill
Bill
Phono Stage Questions
My current system: Technics SL-1200 with full KAB mods, CJ ET5 Line Stage and ARTsa amp, Sony SS2 speakers. Current phono stage is a Creek OBH-15MK2. Cartridges include Ortofon 2M Black, Audio Technica AT150anv, and AT33 Mono 45th Anniversary. I am thinking about acquiring Ortofon Credenza Black and Credenza Mono too.
The phono performance is not where I want it to be. Compared to my digital source: Sony HAP-Z1ES, it lacks sparkle, clarity and space in the mids and highs and the bass is not as well controlled. I believe the remedy in part at least is a better phono preamp. Comments please.
I am considering a few: The Creek Wyndsor because it would facilitate cartridge swaps and has been favorably reviewed. Lehmann Silver Cube and CJ TEA2MAX might be overkill for my turntable, but I am sure that either would sound terrific. Since it is impossible to audition this stuff I am hoping that someone has heard any or all of these and can provide their impressions.
The phono performance is not where I want it to be. Compared to my digital source: Sony HAP-Z1ES, it lacks sparkle, clarity and space in the mids and highs and the bass is not as well controlled. I believe the remedy in part at least is a better phono preamp. Comments please.
I am considering a few: The Creek Wyndsor because it would facilitate cartridge swaps and has been favorably reviewed. Lehmann Silver Cube and CJ TEA2MAX might be overkill for my turntable, but I am sure that either would sound terrific. Since it is impossible to audition this stuff I am hoping that someone has heard any or all of these and can provide their impressions.
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