I use the MM phono input of my Mcintosh MA6900 Integrated amp for my high output MC cart. Does anyone know if the Tavish Vintage will be a noticeable improvement? Just trying to figure out how much I would need to spend to beat the built in phono pre I have. I prefer a warmer tubey sound, not that I have issues with my current set up but just wondering. I also have a modified Lounge Audio MKii phono pre and it sounds very similar to the Mcintosh phono pre.
Tavish Vintage vs Bottlehead Eros
My AES PH-1 just doesn;t have the gain for my Soundsmith Otello cartridge. I've gotten down to these two phono preamps and would love any input on them. I like a warmish musical sound with a large well defined stage. Good detail retrieval helps, but a little less won't sink the deal. Cool, analytical or a flat stage is a definitely a no go....
Tavish uses the same 6SL7s and I love their sound. They'll also tweak a build for me to bring the MM gain up to suit my needs - pretty sweet.
Bottlehead Eros is a little unknown to, but looks and reviews to be outstanding for the price. The gain is fine at 50db
If anyone
Tavish uses the same 6SL7s and I love their sound. They'll also tweak a build for me to bring the MM gain up to suit my needs - pretty sweet.
Bottlehead Eros is a little unknown to, but looks and reviews to be outstanding for the price. The gain is fine at 50db
If anyone