RE: Better Analogue front end for $3000 or less?

Posted by John Elison (A) on November 21, 2014 at 21:49:05

In Reply to: Better Analogue front end for $3000 or less? posted by jennconducts on November 21, 2014 at 20:53:13:

I would start with the cartridge. I feel the best values in cartridges come from companies like Denon and Audio Technica. This is just my opinion. Since your phono stage can handle a low-output moving coil cartridge, I would buy one. The Audio Technica AT33EV is a warm sounding cartridge that I find very musical. It is not too expensive at $500. If this does not satisfy you, it might be an indicator that your phono stage needs to be replaced.

Presently, I am using this cartridge with a Bob's Devices 1131 SUT into an inexpensive Yaqin MS-22B tube phono stage. It really sounds good in my system so you could start with the SUT and retain your Pro-Ject phono stage set for MM. The SUT will cost $1200. If that doesn't do the trick, the Yaqin MS-23B, which is the newest model, costs about $200.

This is just one idea and there are many other options available. The main point in my recommendation is to keep your turntable and start by replacing your phono cartridge and then move on to your phono stage.

Good luck,
John Elison

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Topic - Better Analogue front end for $3000 or less? - jennconducts 20:53:13 11/21/14 (10)

THANKS EVERYONE, gonna look at phono stages/cartridge - jennconducts 11:21:26 11/23/14 (0)

RE: Better Analogue front end for $3000 or less? - dirtyvinyl 07:15:03 11/22/14 (1)

+1 nt - jusbe 13:08:12 11/22/14 (0)

Sling some solder - Cpwill 06:26:42 11/22/14 (1)

Yes, and - jusbe 13:29:34 11/22/14 (0)

If I were in your shoes - jusbe 00:57:47 11/22/14 (0)

RE: Better Analogue front end for $3000 or less? - John Elison 21:49:05 11/21/14 (1)

RE: Better Analogue front end for $3000 or less? - jennconducts 23:15:18 11/21/14 (0)

RE: Better Analogue front end for $3000 or less? - ratbbb2 21:20:28 11/21/14 (1)

RE: Better Analogue front end for $3000 or less? - jennconducts 21:31:16 11/21/14 (0)

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RE: Better Analogue front end for $3000 or less? - John Elison 21:49:05 11/21/14 (1)

RE: Better Analogue front end for $3000 or less? - jennconducts 23:15:18 11/21/14 (0)

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