Rega Brio, even though you are not high on Rega (for whatever reason), is the way to go. Easy to use, warm side of neutral, and a beautiful little phono stage built right in.
Decent phono stage in basic integrated?
Hi everyone,
I'm setting up a small office system just for vinyl. Due to space limitations, I'm going with an integrated w/phono input around 1-1.5K or maybe slightly more. So, my main consideration is the quality of the phono stage. Any thoughts on the quality of the phono input on any of the following?
1. Arcam A19
2. Rogue Sphinx (I had this a year ago, but didn't have my 'table then. And there was hum in one channel that I could get rid of. Ended up getting rid of it).
3. Croft Phono Integrated (ok, this is the one I really want, but I don't know anyone who has heard it).
4. Marantz PM6005
I'm not a Rega fan, so no-go on the Brio. All other things being equal, I like a slightly warmer-than-neutral sound, but perhaps at this level you take what you can get.
Thanks for any input.
Best, Scott
I'm setting up a small office system just for vinyl. Due to space limitations, I'm going with an integrated w/phono input around 1-1.5K or maybe slightly more. So, my main consideration is the quality of the phono stage. Any thoughts on the quality of the phono input on any of the following?
1. Arcam A19
2. Rogue Sphinx (I had this a year ago, but didn't have my 'table then. And there was hum in one channel that I could get rid of. Ended up getting rid of it).
3. Croft Phono Integrated (ok, this is the one I really want, but I don't know anyone who has heard it).
4. Marantz PM6005
I'm not a Rega fan, so no-go on the Brio. All other things being equal, I like a slightly warmer-than-neutral sound, but perhaps at this level you take what you can get.
Thanks for any input.
Best, Scott