Rec's for a dull sounding analog system


Classe CAM200
VTL 2.5 pre
Wadia 301
Tannoy D700's
Linn LP12 / Ittok / Benz Micro L
Monolithic Sounds(Modwright)
Audioquest Emeralds between phono pre and TT

My lp12 (033687) is stock. The serial number is prob from the 70's. I only have about 2k to invest, but would like to start somewhere. My VTL does not have a phono stage. Is upgrading this age of LP12 worth it? What are my smart options?
holmejr

Showing 1 response by pawlowski6132

I assume your Monolithic Sounds refers to a PS2 phono stage? Without which you would lose the RIAA equalization that a phono stage performs and make your system sound dull, flat and compressed.