Jfrech I do plan to upgrade tube`s in it next with a new cartridge I was going to try a different phono stage, first calling BAT and they said I would notice a major differance.So the one thing that made me go with the upgrade was it is more cost effective. It would sonicly sound like the vkp-10 w/o the step up transformer. I didn`t want to run a .2mv cartridge anyway so it was a good fit I do know most people who have the vkp-10 are pleased. I am really interested in the ZYX but knowing the shelter is a great deal. The RUBY H is not bad by any means but I just want to try something different.
Which cartrige would you go with?
I recently sent my BAT vkp-5 back to the factory for BAT`s six pack upgrade, BAT say`s it will sound like a vkp-10 without the step up transformer. Anyway while waiting for it to come back I`ve been thinking of a new cartridge here`s my list of contenders ZYX 1000/ Lyra Helikon/ Shelter 901.This is my current rig VPI TNT JR/ SME 309/ BENZ Ruby H/ ZU cable xaus din to xlr/ vkp-5 with six pack upgrades. So which one would you put on it,any sugestions. David
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