What cartridge are you using? I would recommend a Placette Active Preamp & the ASR Basis phono stage. The Placette Active will outdo anything until you go above 10K. As for phono stage the ASR is on special here (demo) and is able to accomodate multiple cartridges. Otherwise there is a following on Supratek here. I haven't heard it but it seems to be a great compromise. Whatever you do I am sure the sound will be great. I have the 7s w. VTL & a custom phono stage due any day now. (6 months to make, but lets see how it sounds). I was using a Groove w. my Placette before. The Groove is excellent in most areas but just misses in a few areas & can't easily be tailored to different cartridges. Hence I sold it.
CAT SL-1 Ultim. Mk2 vs Manley Steel. for CAT JL-2
Hi guys. Can someone tell me which pream would be more appropriate for CAT JL-2 Mk2 power amp? Manley Steelhead or CATs own SL-1 Ultimat Mk2 w/phono? Most important for me is to have the best possible result from Kuzma Stabi Reference turntable through CAT JL-2 Mk2 to Wilson W/P 7 speakers! Cables are Transparent Audio Reference MM.
So phono stage is very important. My budget for preamp is max.$7500.
Thank you.Regards.
So phono stage is very important. My budget for preamp is max.$7500.
Thank you.Regards.