MFA Magus or Counterpoint SA-3, or SA-3000. Great phono stages and very nice tube preamps. Used, of course, they are both out of business, but can be serviced by ex-factory personnel and designers. If you want to go with ARC, I prefer the earlier models like SP-6.
Should I upgrade my pre-amp?
I am using a Hafler 110 pre-amp that was modified 12 years ago. My amp is a Nakamichi 7A-II STASIS. Speakers are Energy 22.2. I have a Sony 555ES cd player and Ariston turntable.
With the exception of my CD player, my sytem is rather aged.
I am thinking of getting a different pre-amp and would buy used. I am willing to spend $400 - $500.
1) Based upon my system and what I am able to spend, would
I see an appreciable difference?
2) Is there a pre-amp that would pair nicely with my amp?
With the exception of my CD player, my sytem is rather aged.
I am thinking of getting a different pre-amp and would buy used. I am willing to spend $400 - $500.
1) Based upon my system and what I am able to spend, would
I see an appreciable difference?
2) Is there a pre-amp that would pair nicely with my amp?