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Phono for Ikeda 9TT LOMC

Hi!
I need some advice regarding to the phono stage in my system. My system is currently: VPI Classic TT, Ikeda 9TT cart(0.2mV) , Musical Fidelity MX-VYNL phono(0.4mV, 24db headroom, channel sep. 86db) Dynaudio BM5 mkIII monitors with dedicated volume box.
I am listening to music at usually 40-45% of the max volume (+6db setting on the phono and +4db on the monitors). I am satisfied with that.
But my monitors have way too loud stativ(?) noise. 
How would you improve the performance? 
1st:
I am thinking about to sell the phono and getting a better one. Maybe vintage, used.
Which one would you choose under 1500pounds? Would IT solve the problem?
2nd: 
Get a better PSU for the phono (recommended).
3rd:
Replace the unbalanced cables between the phono and active monitors with balanced xlr-
4th
Replace the studio monitors

Which one would be the best upgrade choice?


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korakotta OP
50 posts
 
If it’s possible I dont want a step up...
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nandric
4,086 posts
 

''If it's possible I dont want a step up...''  . Well what is possible

will depend from your means. Ikeda 9 TT cost about $4000.

If you need $15000 for a ''suitable'' phono-pre you can grasp

the problem. I use Denon AU-S1 which I got for 1000 euro

(retail $3000) with all my low-output carts with different impedances

in combo with an ''decente'' 'MM phono-pre. This way I can afford

more carts instead of one  expensive MC phono-pre.

BTW while Ikeda 9 TT is a ''nice cart'' I still prefer FR-7fz and

Ikeda 9C  (cantileverless kind).  ''New stuff'' is not necessarily

''better stuff''.


musky1963
28 posts
 
How about a Gold Note PH-10? I have one on order.
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nandric
4,086 posts
 

@musky1963 , This is the wrong sequence. The first question

should be answered first and then , eventual, order the thing.

There are no ''best SUT's''. But there are adequate for your

situation.

musky1963
28 posts
 
Don't be so anal. Just a suggestion.
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