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Is a separate phono preamp worthwhile?

Hello all. First post (cherry) for me. Longtime reader.
I have a McIntosh MA8900 integrated with a Ortofon 2M Black for vinyl playback. I'm using the MM input and I'm generally satisfied. I've heard some pressings that sound amazing , so I know it's capable.Would a purchase of a dedicated phono pre add to the performance or should it wait until a future replacement of the cartridge with a probable MC in the future.I mainly listen to prog rock, metal, some jazz , psych and of course classic rock.Thanks. Greg

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I am grateful to those who responded. Your advice is helpful. Greg
gjohns OP
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I wanted to update yinz on my initial thread. I purchased an  'open box' Sutherland Insight w/LPS  that was in my budget and I'm amazed at the difference already.
It sounds like I've changed my speakers or front end. It's that feeling many of you describe here. So much more pleasure with vinyl.
A visual comparison would be if you were looking through a window but with no depth of field. With the new phono stage, the image is more in focus and lifelike. Just WOW. Thanks to Mr. Sutherland.

Regards,  Greg




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