2. analog
  3. 126883-75508

Upgraditis

I'm sitting in the sweet spot...listening to one of the truly sublime albums of all time...composition, performance and production...Tea For The Tillerman.

Ortofon 2m Blue on a Rega RP3 with ttpsu, groovetracer ref, subplatter, assymeyrical counterweight, white belt.  Cambridge 651p phono stage.  Very happy with it all (subplatter made a phenomenal difference, btw)

just looking for for that bit of atmosphere I've heard in my favorite dealer's sound room.  So where can I find it? Go up to the 2m black?  Phono stage?  Acrylic platter?  Or is it elsewhere in the system?  Odyssey Candela and Khartago extreme into B&W CDM1 SE's. ..mid range audio quest wiring throughout. 

Any my input would be much appreciated.  This system is mighty close to where I'd want to go.  Modest by most standards here, but feels like an old favorite flannel shirt, ya know?
128x128lwal22

Showing 4 responses by mofimadness

mofimadness's avatar
mofimadness
4,933 posts
 
I agree with an upgrade to the phono stage.  As nice as the Cambridge is, it's only a $200 phono stage.

I really like the phono stage below.  It's a tube unit that will definitely get you the atmosphere and ambiance you are looking for.  It's pretty well priced also.

http://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=66&product_id=68
mofimadness's avatar
mofimadness
4,933 posts
 
So...his entire system is budget...

His system is far from "budget". His table with all the upgrades is pretty decent. He also has a nice preamp and amp. IMHO, a sweet little system that could definitely use a better phono stage.
mofimadness's avatar
mofimadness
4,933 posts
 
@sunnyjim, I own the Musical Paradise MP-1P and it is indeed and excellent unit for the money. The reason the shipping is so much is because it ships from Canada. A single LP shipped from Canada is $15, so the $60 price is about right. I’m sure these are made in China for Musical Paradise.  Some of the units are actually shipped from their factory in China, if not in stock.

It’s extremely well made with top quality parts and sounds wonderful.

I have also owned the Lounge Audio phono stage and can attest to it’s superb performance also. At $300, it’s a great buy.
mofimadness's avatar
mofimadness
4,933 posts
 
The PS Audio 4.6 is a great little preamp with a very nice phono stage.  If you like the sound, save your money and just use it.
More to discover