help with RP6 setup


I am going to pick up a RP6 upgrading from RP1 with Ortofon Blue and need advice on the finishing touches:

Rogue 99 Pre.
Odyssey Mono blocks.
2ce's with matching subs.

Never owned a phono preamp. What would the advantage be? What would be a solid choice under 1000? Or is the Rogue good enough.

I was thinking Ortofon Black for the cartridge. Or is there other choices in the 700.00 range? My dealer carries Ortofon and Grado that I know of for sure.
mswobo

Showing 3 responses by sbrownnw

@Bacobits1, is the Vista Audio Phono-1 mkII both MM and MC? I am surprised the gain is only adjustable on MM. How hard is it to add / remove resistors to adjust input impedance? How much A/B comparison did you do with the Vista mkII vs the Jasmine mkII?
The mc-3 turbo for $350 and a Jasmine LP 2.0 mkII phono stage for $499 plus shipping comes in under your $1000 limit and is a great combo with my RP6. The Jasmine is much better and more flexible than the Rouge stage.
Ortofon MC-3 turbo and a double-sided suede leather mat sounds great on my RP6