Keep it or sell it and buy a 1000 dollar solid state unit and invest the money to upgrade speakers or other amplification. Despite claims of RIAA accuracy and precise amplification the phono stage is a simple process made over complicated. An electrical engineer I was mentoring was amused when I was looking at a 12,000 dollar audio research model. He came back with a RadioShack plastic board powered by an eveready 9 cold dry cell and parts from the drawers at RadioShack.
Only upgraded when I went to lomc. Still have it and laugh
What's A Good Upgrade From A Manley Steelhead?
I'm on a mission to improve my vinyl front-end. Starting point is to replace the Graham 2.2 on my Basis Audio Debut Gold Vacuum, followed by a new compatible cartridge, next will be a different phonostage.
I like the Steelhead but I'm sure there's something better out there. I've around $8K to play with and prefer to buy used. Has anyone stepped up from the Steelhead successfully, if so, what did you buy and how much of an improvement was it?
Appreciate any thoughts/ideas?