Hi Adam - definitely go for the TT-PSU. However, if you just have to try another phonostage, I can highly recommend the Bellari VP129 that matches very nicely with my P5/Exact 2 combo. You can find them used here for under $200. I would say this is the only phonostage in that price range worth messing with, unless you went the DIY route, say Bottlehead or something like that. I have not heard those, but I am curious about them.
Rega TT-PSU or new phono stage ?
I'm currently extremely happy with my new Rega P3-24/Exact2 combination, being driven through the built-in phono stage of my Rogue Audio Cronus integrated amplifier. The high output of the Exact 2 cartridge seems to match nicely with the 35 dB gain of the Rogue phono stage, and the whole set-up is singing some beautiful music (see my "System")
The next time I have an extra $375 laying around, what's the best "next step" .....should I buy the Rega TT-PSU external power supply or a comparably priced outboard phono stage and interconnect ? Let me hear some ideas from those of you who know what's going on.
Thanks a lot & Happy Listening.
The next time I have an extra $375 laying around, what's the best "next step" .....should I buy the Rega TT-PSU external power supply or a comparably priced outboard phono stage and interconnect ? Let me hear some ideas from those of you who know what's going on.
Thanks a lot & Happy Listening.