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Worth outlaying on a Phono Pre?

All,

My current setup:
- Rega P25 w/Groovetracer upgrades + Denon DL160
- Rotel RC-1070 Pre / RB-1070 Power
- B&W 685s + B&W ASW608 Subwfr

My Question:
I am thinking about adding an outboard phono stage. I'm looking for something whose performance gains will not be wasted due to the rest of my system - as i do not intend upgrading the other components for some time. Listen to mainly rock (all genres) & occasionally some jazz. With all this in mind, do you think it's even worth upgrading past the phono stage in my rotel pre? any comments most appreciated!

- James
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mordante
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I have used a RB980bx and a RB1070 with a Rega P25. The phono stage I used was a Clearaudio basic. At the time is was nicely priced but I think the clearaudio prices have gone up.
I don't use the basic anymore but it is a 230V unit, I don't know where you live but it could/may be nice upgrade. Now I use the phonostage of my Symphonic Line La Musica.
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