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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
 
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.
jdgroah OP
3 posts
 
Any specific models in mind?
meiwan
399 posts
 
You might look at some of the British integrated amps. Exposure 2010s2, Naim 5i, Creek 5350 are a few good ones. It will depend on your preferences, but any of these will be a big step up from the Rotel. The Simaudio Moon i1/250 is also a very good choice. All are priced below $2k new.
tbromgard
814 posts
 
Yes-Rotel is a bit lean. I like all the amps Meiwan suggests. IMO NAD and Cambridge will sound better than the Rotel too.
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