Can you be more specific about "dull"? Is the stylus on the Benz possibly worn out? does the Monolithic provide sufficient gain and appropriate loading for your low-output moving coil cartridge?
Rec's for a dull sounding analog system
Classe CAM200
VTL 2.5 pre
Wadia 301
Tannoy D700's
Linn LP12 / Ittok / Benz Micro L
Monolithic Sounds(Modwright)
Audioquest Emeralds between phono pre and TT
My lp12 (033687) is stock. The serial number is prob from the 70's. I only have about 2k to invest, but would like to start somewhere. My VTL does not have a phono stage. Is upgrading this age of LP12 worth it? What are my smart options?
VTL 2.5 pre
Wadia 301
Tannoy D700's
Linn LP12 / Ittok / Benz Micro L
Monolithic Sounds(Modwright)
Audioquest Emeralds between phono pre and TT
My lp12 (033687) is stock. The serial number is prob from the 70's. I only have about 2k to invest, but would like to start somewhere. My VTL does not have a phono stage. Is upgrading this age of LP12 worth it? What are my smart options?