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Upgrading recommendations

I'm fairly new to the hifi world...I'm trying to get the most out of my set up.

I currently have the following:

Roksan Radius 5 w/Nima Tonearm
Xerxes Phonocable
Transfiguration Axia cartridge
Cambridge Azur 640p phono preamp
Rotel RA-1070 integrated
Monitor Rx6
Chord Silverscreen speaker cables

I'm thinking the obvious would be a new phono preamp.

Any suggestions would be appreciated...especially specific products that would mesh well with the various pieces.

Thanks!
jdgroah
tbromgard
814 posts
 
You have a really nice front end. I agree, the phono stage should get upgraded first. If it were me, I would put the Jolida phono stage at the top of your list. Then consider upgrading the tubes in the Jolida.
jdgroah OP
3 posts
 
Thanks for the input. I was considering Jolida in addition to Lehmann and Leema.
tbromgard
814 posts
 
I owned a Musical Surroundings phono stage I purchased used for $300-it was very good too.
meiwan
399 posts
 
Agree the phono stage could use some attention.

However I suspect the Rotel with MA Speakers would be pretty lean/bright. Personally I'd reconsider the Rotel, than maybe explore phono pre's to best match that setup.

Think an amp change would make the most difference.
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