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| Upgrade from my internal Primaluna phono stage... Audio Alchemy PPA-1? What else? There is no way I would get away from tubes, because you can change, or upgrade in unbelievable ways by simply getting new and different tubes.I took my tube phono to another level with NOS Telefunkin tubes.Yeah, I am no stranger to tube rolling.... | |
| Upgrade from my internal Primaluna phono stage... Audio Alchemy PPA-1? What else? I had heard that Primaluna might be coming out with a stand alone tube phono preamp. This would be perfect for you , if they do indeed decide to design one. I prefer a tube phono preamp myself. I really enjoy being able to adjust the sound with... | |
| Upgrade from my internal Primaluna phono stage... Audio Alchemy PPA-1? What else? Sorry about that delay. The only serious phono amp I used prior to the PPA-1 is the Sonic Frontiers. They are both very good but the AA is better in my system. It has a lot more detail and still has a glorious mid-range, stage width & depth... | |
| Upgrade from my internal Primaluna phono stage... Audio Alchemy PPA-1? What else? Check out the Croft RIAA. You can return it if you don’t like it!https://www.needledoctor.com/Croft-RIAA-Phono-PreampNice. Seen Croft mentioned before but had only seen the full preamp and not the RIAA Phono. Good option. | |
| Upgrade from my internal Primaluna phono stage... Audio Alchemy PPA-1? What else? Delay,I was using a parasound zdac prior to this. That is a very inexpensive dac but good for the money. I also tried the Peachtree Nova & the AA was much better all the way around. It was also a bit more expensive so may not have been fair... | |
| Upgrade from my internal Primaluna phono stage... Audio Alchemy PPA-1? What else? I had a Primaluna PL2 with phono stage and I took it out and got a Hagerman Cornet II the III is now out great tube stageYeah, the Cornet is on my list. A version 1 just went real cheap but I passed because the older ones are a bulky odd shape t... | |
| Upgrade from my internal Primaluna phono stage... Audio Alchemy PPA-1? What else? Thanks for the reply. Good to hear. Wasn't able to find that review (think you need to buy a subscription) but I feel like real people reviews like yours are probably even more helpful.Did you compare the ppa to any others when shopping? If so wha... |