Analog setup:
- Dynavector Te Kaitora (not Rua)
http://www.needledoctor.com/Dynavector-TE-Kaitora-Cartridge
- Avid Diva II
http://www.musicdirect.com/product/50183
- Origin Live Encounter Mk2 arm
Amp: Yamamoto A-08S
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/yamamoto2/45.html
Linstage Pre-amp: Canary CA-903
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/canary4/903.html
Currently I have a Canary CA-401 phono stage that I enjoy a lot, but I'm looking for a more quiet phono stage. In fact, dead quiet would be great.
Most knowledgeable Agon members suggest matching the phono stage based on components and preferences, so I listed my components hoping you guys can help.
My budget is between $1k-$2k. Because of my amp and line stage being tube based, I'm REALLY needing a dead quiet phono stage without sacrificing performance. I want a little more speed, focus and tightness, without diminishing the soundstage, range or textures of the Canary.
I'm sure there are trade offs, but I'd appreciate some suggestions. I read through all of the phono stages listed in everyone's post so I have some more information. But, synergy is really important when it comes to matching components directly. The Canary is great, but a little too noisy with the rest of my tube gear and I think balancing out my tube gear with a SS phono MAY be the way to go, instead of overemphasizing the "tube" sound with everything being tubes. Make sense?
Thanks,
Mark
- Dynavector Te Kaitora (not Rua)
http://www.needledoctor.com/Dynavector-TE-Kaitora-Cartridge
- Avid Diva II
http://www.musicdirect.com/product/50183
- Origin Live Encounter Mk2 arm
Amp: Yamamoto A-08S
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/yamamoto2/45.html
Linstage Pre-amp: Canary CA-903
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/canary4/903.html
Currently I have a Canary CA-401 phono stage that I enjoy a lot, but I'm looking for a more quiet phono stage. In fact, dead quiet would be great.
Most knowledgeable Agon members suggest matching the phono stage based on components and preferences, so I listed my components hoping you guys can help.
My budget is between $1k-$2k. Because of my amp and line stage being tube based, I'm REALLY needing a dead quiet phono stage without sacrificing performance. I want a little more speed, focus and tightness, without diminishing the soundstage, range or textures of the Canary.
I'm sure there are trade offs, but I'd appreciate some suggestions. I read through all of the phono stages listed in everyone's post so I have some more information. But, synergy is really important when it comes to matching components directly. The Canary is great, but a little too noisy with the rest of my tube gear and I think balancing out my tube gear with a SS phono MAY be the way to go, instead of overemphasizing the "tube" sound with everything being tubes. Make sense?
Thanks,
Mark