VPI and SOTA are worth exploring among others. Here are a couple phono preamps worth a look as well. Best of luck.
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650201965-manley-steelhead-v2-phono-tube-preamp/
Looking for a more solid-feeling turntable (and maybe a new preamp)
Hey all,
This has been my system for years:
Line Magnetic LM-218IA
Davone Ray speakers
Shindo Aurieges preamp
Rega RP10 with a Dynavector XX-2 cart
The Rega’s been good to me, but I’ve never fully loved it. It just feels a bit light and fragile—both in physical build and in the way it presents music. I’m looking for something that feels more grounded, stable, and confident. Obviously I’m also looking for something that would complement the LM and the Rays.
The Shindo I do like a lot, but if there’s something out there that keeps the musicality and adds a bit more clarity or grip or that works in conjunction with any turntable recommends, I’d be open to hearing about it.
I listen mostly to rock, electronic, ambient, experimental, some jazz.
Budget is around $10k all-in.
Appreciate any recommendations!
VPI and SOTA are worth exploring among others. Here are a couple phono preamps worth a look as well. Best of luck. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650201965-manley-steelhead-v2-phono-tube-preamp/ |
I showed a few I never had personal experience with I owned the Thorens SME combo, terrific within a solid space I setup the Luxman 2 arm unit for my friend, it’s terrific I setup one of these for another friend
the EPA B500 base has easy change arm wands, including the S arm with removable headshell, a straight arm fixed headshell, is a very compact yet multiple arm combo, the specs of the old SP-10,15,25’s have yet to be surpassed, they don’t show or mention it, but confirm it comes with the dust cover. |