Honestly, if I had to choose one right now I would probably go with the Cambridge Solo since (it's exactly like the Duo, just no MC - and I only have MM, so I can save a few bucks here). Right now the Cambridge is the measurement king for budget Phono preamps and that is worth a lot of points in my book.
Schiit Mani or Cambridge duo or Mofi ultraphono for a phono stage.
I would like to hear from members who actually own either one or more of these, regarding their sound quality. I mostly listen to uptempo smooth jazz and like very fast and very tight bass (not boomy though).
I also cannot decide between a Goldring 2500 and a Nagaoka MP500 I am about to buy for a Linn Sondek with Audiomods V arm. At this stage, I am NOT considering MC cartridges due to the inconvenience of their styli not being replaceable (altho my choice of phono preamps all have the MC option in case I change my mind in the future).
Which of the above two cartridges and of the 3 preamps are preferable ?
Thanks in advance for any comments.
I also cannot decide between a Goldring 2500 and a Nagaoka MP500 I am about to buy for a Linn Sondek with Audiomods V arm. At this stage, I am NOT considering MC cartridges due to the inconvenience of their styli not being replaceable (altho my choice of phono preamps all have the MC option in case I change my mind in the future).
Which of the above two cartridges and of the 3 preamps are preferable ?
Thanks in advance for any comments.