With your very nice table and cartridge you should really stretch for the best phono stage you can afford and the Chinook is a fantastic match with the Delos. I have both the Delos and Chinook, there is great synergy between the two.
VPI Aries/JMW 10/Lyra Delos -- Phono preamp rec?
Hi - I'm new to this forum and apologize if this question has been asked before, but any recommendations for a phono pre-amp to go well with a VPI Aries with the JMW10 tonearm and a Lyra Delos cartridge? I'd like to replace my Musical Fidelity V-LPS II. Budget ideally under $1500 but willing to consider something a little more expensive of significantly worth it. Thanks!
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I had the same issue with the Parasound that Jeffkleinberg describes, lack of loading. Two things led me to purchase the Chinook, number 1 and most important was a home demo with my components in my listening room. The second that helped the process was guidance from a well known vinyl media member who had lot's of experience with both the Chinook and Parasound and told me right up front the Chinook and Delos was magic, listening confirmed this statement. |
I use these now: http://www.upscaleaudio.com/matsushita-national-pcc88-7dj8/ I really want to try some Amperex 7308's or 6922's - PQ / D-getters but can't afford a set of 4. These Nationals are highly recommended by Kevin at Upscale who also sells the Chinook and for the price, I think they sound really good and will hold me over until I can save up for the 7308 or 6922. |