Of Moving Magnets - Step ups - and phono stages
In the process of relocating I've sold off most of my equipment and now it's time to put it back together. My former system contained a C-J Premier 15 phono stage. I used it with a Thorens TD124/RB300 arm/Ortofon Kontrapunkt B and a Rege P3/Rega Exact/ Rb300 arm. Today I'm left with both table set ups and a Bottlehead Seduction phono stage. The b-Head works great with the Rega Exact cart. but doesen't offer enough kick for the Ortofon.
Which direction would you guys go with a budget of $2000.00
1) MC step up amp? The idea of another link in the chain kinda bugs me.
2) Buy a used phono stage that can handle both? These carts have a fair amount of mileage on them.
3) Upgrade to a really nice new MM cart? Please make suggestions.
The rest of the system at this time is a TAD-60 amp w/volume control and Oswalds Mill Mini speakers.
Thanks in advance for your opinions.
Which direction would you guys go with a budget of $2000.00
1) MC step up amp? The idea of another link in the chain kinda bugs me.
2) Buy a used phono stage that can handle both? These carts have a fair amount of mileage on them.
3) Upgrade to a really nice new MM cart? Please make suggestions.
The rest of the system at this time is a TAD-60 amp w/volume control and Oswalds Mill Mini speakers.
Thanks in advance for your opinions.