Which phono section to buy: match table or cartridge?


Hi All,
I have a Rega P-25 turntable and a Clearaudio Maestro cartridge.  Both Rega and Clearaudio make phono stages.  Is there an advantage of choosing one over the other?  In other words, would if make a difference if I matched the phono stage to the turntable or to the cartridge?  I want to stay as much under $1000 as possible.  Any other sections I should consider given my gear?

Thanks in advance,Russ
rustler

Showing 1 response by bdp24

Give Keith Herron a call. Most of the improvement made to the VTPH-1 to the -2 were in the section used only for low output cartridges.  Keith occasionally has a traded-in VTPH-1mm that he will sell you for not much more than your $1,000 target (stretching to buy it will be money well spent).