The phono stage plays through your line stage so while a phono seperate might give you some flexibility in terms of gain and loading options, you probably will not have much advancement in sound quality.
Worth outlaying on a Phono Pre?
All,
My current setup:
- Rega P25 w/Groovetracer upgrades + Denon DL160
- Rotel RC-1070 Pre / RB-1070 Power
- B&W 685s + B&W ASW608 Subwfr
My Question:
I am thinking about adding an outboard phono stage. I'm looking for something whose performance gains will not be wasted due to the rest of my system - as i do not intend upgrading the other components for some time. Listen to mainly rock (all genres) & occasionally some jazz. With all this in mind, do you think it's even worth upgrading past the phono stage in my rotel pre? any comments most appreciated!
- James
My current setup:
- Rega P25 w/Groovetracer upgrades + Denon DL160
- Rotel RC-1070 Pre / RB-1070 Power
- B&W 685s + B&W ASW608 Subwfr
My Question:
I am thinking about adding an outboard phono stage. I'm looking for something whose performance gains will not be wasted due to the rest of my system - as i do not intend upgrading the other components for some time. Listen to mainly rock (all genres) & occasionally some jazz. With all this in mind, do you think it's even worth upgrading past the phono stage in my rotel pre? any comments most appreciated!
- James
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