Phono stage rec for Rega P25 with ZYX R100-02H


Just picked up a used but perfect condition Rega P25 and added a ZYX R100-02H cartridge to it. My current phono stage is the Musical Fidelity V-LPS II, but I was thinking of upgrading with a budget of ideally less than $700-800. Any good matches for this turntable/cartridge combo?
jawks

Showing 3 responses by roscoeiii

I was not a huge fan of the Simaudio LP5.3 with the optional external power supply. Possibly because I was not running a balanced set-up.

But it was easily bettered by an Avid Pulsus (not just a matter of different flavors for different tastes). There is a lower price Avid phono stage under $1000 now, and a used Avid Pulsus can be found for a bit over $1000.

These were both used with a ZYX 4D.
There is a one box Avid sold now. The Pellar is under $1000, and Music Direct sells them so you would have their great return policy.
Why not try it out yourself? If none locally available for audition, then go thru Music Direct. Chris at Music Direct I believe is pretty familiar with the whole line. He was the one who put the Pulsus on my radar.

And here are the reviews listed for it on Avid's webpage:
http://www.avidhifi.co.uk/reviews_pellar.htm