Upgrade the signal, but what does the signal have to go through?
The phono stage.
IMO, the TT/cart is only as good as the phono stage.
SEEKING ADVICE: Which component would you upgrade first?
This is my first post, so take it easy on me!
I have a modest analog system and would like to get recommendations on which component you would upgrade first for the biggest impact. Please use the existing components as a gauge for my budget (+/- a few hundo).
About me: I'm music lover. I'm a musician and recording engineer. I have a decent collection of old and new records, CDs, and tapes, which I listen to regularly. I appreciate good sounding recordings and have the experience to identify good and bad, but I'm not interested in mortgaging my home to upgrade my system.
THE RIG
Receiver: Pioneer SX-680
Turntable: Pioneer PL-112D
Speakers: Yamaha NS-1 and Pioneer HPM-100
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@lukasread Wrote:
Good move, and welcome to Audiogon! See Schiit phono preamp Skoll$399 Mike
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@theflattire right, but like i said, i believe the cartridge is trailing the phono stage and speakers. After I upgrade the cheap, entry-level cartridge, I can consider additional upgrades. |
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