I would agree with your assessment relating to diminishing returns. Not knowing your budget I would turn my attention to your amplifier and put your money towards improving this side of your system. If you wished to purchase preowned you could pickup a Naim Nait 5 (integrated) and a Rega phonostage which wouldn't be much more than the Acoutech PH1. All depending upon your speakers this would prove to be a good phono match for your Nottingham until you are ready to upgrade to a Spacedeck or beyond. Have a great day...Gerry.
Should I purchase an expensive phono preamp
I have a Nottingham Horizon TT with the Rega 250 arm and a Goldring 1000 series MM cartridge. This is hooked up to a Pioneer Elite VSX-99 AV receiver that has a built in phono stage. I am trying to improve on the phono stage but I am wondering if there will be diminishing returns going to the more expensive stages. I am considering Lehmann BC, Graham Slee Era Gold V and AcousTech PH-1. I listen to Jazz, Old School R&B and Classic Rock music mainly.