Thank you for replies. My original question was if adding an external phono to my amp which already had an existing one would be over kill. Quickly learned obviously not. I do intend to look at a rogue phono. I like the idea of possibly auditioning one. As of this post I also like the idea of introducing a solid state phono to my chain and listening to that as well.
thoughts on adding phonostage
**originally posted in amp/preamp, suggested i post here***
Thinking of adding a phonostage/upgrade cartridge on current set up;
EAT b sharp turntable
rogue audio cronus magnum iii
goldenear T66 floor speakers
KimberKable ascent 8tc speaker wire and PBJ interconnect.
currently I have a ortofon bronze 2M cartridge. will upgrade to EAT jo no.5 , Hana ML or ortofon MC quintent bronze depending on best price etc. excited to actually hear the difference as i think the set up sounds pretty good right now.
question is, thoughts on phonostage? the cronus magnum iii has a built in MM/MC phonostage, woudl it be overkill? and do i pair the phono to the rogue audio, or to the EAT turntable, or can I go with another brand?