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Bang for Buck

Limited budget upgradeWill I get more bang for buck with a Integrated Amp upgrade or a Phono Stage and Cartridge upgrade?Buying new speakers and have some budget left over. This is a single source, Phono only, system.
chaaz900
chaaz900 OP
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Thanks Tomcar,I agree with you completely. The room is currently in dedicated listening room remodel process, the impetus for the gear upgrade.

auxinput
2,920 posts
 
What are the components of the current system?  Without that knowledge, it's completely impossible to say which element would be the "weakest link" and would be the first to upgrade.
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woofhaven1992
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This is an impossible question to answer without testing the potential replacement components in the system. I've seen situations where a system might have an obvious weak link but it turns out the biggest change comes from replacing something completely different.
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mijostyn
8,249 posts
 
Easy, Cartridge.
bigkidz
3,330 posts
 

I just repaired an old Counterpoint SA-3000 which includes a phono section.  It is NOT an integrated unit just a preamp.  The phono was quite good having a really nice, sweet mid-range, So that may be an option plus they are not that expensive and can be upgraded for cheap.

Happy Listening. 

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