Get both.If you want check out a pre with a stage and when $$$ allows get a (tube) stage.But money is the key.The Adcom GFP-750 for $1250 list used and a good stage is a start.But instead of buying this at list or $800 used get good tube pre like the CJ or BAT entry levels with a stage for $1250.The use an aux input and get a better phono section.Without a BUDGET the question difficult at best to give oppinion on.
Should I get a full funtion preamp or a phono stage
Currently using an integrated amp,I am thinking of assemblying an analog set,my question is should I get a full funtion preamp or should I just get a phono stage and plug straight into my integrated amp.I amthinking of getting a Cat ultimate preamp or a Herron vtph-1 phono stage with a Nottingham spacedeck or wilson benesch full circle Turntable as I can`t audition this gear at home so does anybody have any opinions on this equipment.I am currently using a Jadis Da-60 integrated amp and a pair of Wilson Benesch actor spks, cdp is a Proceed and cables are Coincident cst-1.TIA