What phono preamp are you using?


Anyone using a Soundsmith cartridge? And if so what phono preamp are you using? (Individuals with other cartridges feel free to chime in!)
james1911

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Experion.  Conrad Johnson TEA1 series 3.  Three options for SUT:  1.  The one built into the TEA1, 2. Bob's Devices Sky 10, 3. Consolidated Silver wire. 

One cartridge is an Experion for quite a while now, but there are many others. Phone stage is a Conrad Johnson TEA 1, series 3, most often with a Consolidated Silver SUT, which is external, although the cj also has an internal SUT on one input that is also used often, mostly with a VAS mono cartridge that I like.  I also like the Ortofon 2M mono moving magnet, which is based on the 2M Black and works well on many older 1950-1960 jazz/blues records.  I also have other SUTs and other phono stages, but the above are the ones in heavy rotation these days.