Agree on all counts with Rushton, especially about listening to the CJ/Counterpoint on its own.
Using tube preamp for a phono preamp
I am currently using a B&K PT3 Mk2 preamp/ tuner. I am going to add either a phono pre or an old CJ or Counterpoint tube pre with a phono section. I use the bass/ treble on the B&K to equalize. Can the old tube pre be used as an option to a pure phono pre. If so how?