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Upgrading to an external Phonostages for my system

Here is my system...

Harman Karman HK990
VPI Scout turntable with a JMW-9 memorial arm and an Ortofon 2m bronze cartridge (mm)
Revels F52’s
SVS PB-NSD subwoofer.

Not schooled on these components at all but I’m in the process of researching them. I know it’s important to match the tone arm, and cart to it. What about the connects?

Someone has suggested a used JD9mk11, another suggested a used Ear834P.

Any suggestions?

Thank you for your input.

meambler
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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
If you are still planning to use the Harman Karman HK990, I wouldn't bother to go with a separate phono stage. Your 990 has a built in phono stage, correct? Just enjoy it until you are ready for a full electronics upgrade.

If you desire an upgrade, I would look for another integrated amp with built in phono stage and upgrade that way. Maybe an integrated amp from Ayre, Plinius, Belles, Krell, or BAT would probably be a significant upgrade over the HK. YMMV.
meambler OP
102 posts
 
 It does have a phono stage but I believe there is better phono stages / preamps that would provide even better sound. 

Eventually, I will move up from the HK990.  By having a stand alone Phono Stage I'll have more choices from which to pick. In the future I want to move away from an integrated amp.  As I understand it's best to have an exterenal Phono Preamp anyway.

I may sound dumb but what is "YMMV" Been trying to figure it out.
  

bobheinatz
705 posts
 
Your mileage may very.

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