I have a ref one arc phono stage sold the krell kpa after I got the arc. I also have the phono stage in the Ayre k1xe pre amp. The arc is a big step up fro. The k1xe phono section which I like better than the krell kpa. The old krell dealer told me the way to have the krell kpa sound wonderful was to have two of them and run them true dual mono. One channel into each phono stage. You have the cartridge that I lose sleep over. That is a wonderful one. I have ever heard a stone body but they are to heavy for my setup. I have a linn lp 12. I retubed the arc with reflecktor tubes there 6922 equivalents. Very nice in my system. Sorry I cannot be more help.
Phono Stage Upgrade
I have been reading through most of the threads and discussions related to phono stages and was struck by a comment on how one’s phono stage investment should be approximately equal to the spend on one’s turntable.
I currently have the Sutherland Little Loco, which has been not given me any issues at all. However, with my current setup of a Palmer 2.5i and the Audio Orgami arm plus a Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum cartridge, I am wondering if I am missing out on the potential of this combination?
I am definitely intrigued by the ARC 3SE and PH9, but am unsure of the interplay between these phono stages and my current cartridge and tonearn. I am not interested in having to recable anything and also read something about a quirky approach to power mains with ARC. I am running all of my gear using LFD mains and am quite happy with them.
Finally, it is not entirely obvious where to actually purchase this gear as there is no one local to me and my two usual dealers (Gene Rubin and Fidelis) don’t carry ARC. I would love a recommendation as to a dealer I might contact. I will also keep my eyes open for a reputable used option.
Thanks in advance for your help.