I have had the Grado PH-1 with my old Grado Statement Master 0.5mv and I found them as perfect combo.
Phono stage upgrade with Grado Reference
My current analog setup includes a Clearaudio Performance turntable with a Grado Reference cartridge (1.5mV) in to a CJ EV-1 phonostage (49 dB gain, I believe); the preamp is a CJ Premier 17LS. The amp is a McCormack DNA 500 and the speakers are Thiel CS6. I have noticed that I have to turn the volume on my preamp fairly high, and I would like a bit more lower end weight on some recordings. I am considering a phono stage upgrade, and was wondering whether a Grado PH-1, or an EAR834p would lead to significant improvement in this regard. Any other suggestions as far as a phonostage in the $500-1500 range?
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