I owned a Nova Phenomena, ProJect 9.1 with carbon fiber arm, Benz Glider 2 med. and a CJ Act 2 preamp. As good as the Nova was I always wanted a little more of everything and sold the Nova and replaced it with a Pass XOno. I wanted to find a tube phono and was looking for a used Ear 88PB for months but gave up and bought a Joule LAP 150 Mk ll and sold the ACT2 and the XOno
In my opinion the Nova won't be enough for you as you have a refined preamp and will want more "of everything". The Nova has a wonderful sound you could call "warm" but not as full as tubes, I say buy the EAR phono 834P, you know it's very good and save the hassle of rolling equipment plus you'll be more than ready if you decide to upgrade your cart and/or TT!!!
Sam
In my opinion the Nova won't be enough for you as you have a refined preamp and will want more "of everything". The Nova has a wonderful sound you could call "warm" but not as full as tubes, I say buy the EAR phono 834P, you know it's very good and save the hassle of rolling equipment plus you'll be more than ready if you decide to upgrade your cart and/or TT!!!
Sam