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!
That’s almost meaningless. Everyone’s taste is different so what one person likes with the LM may have nothing to do with what you’re looking for or even be opposite to what you’re looking for. Better to be as specific as possible about what specific improvements you are looking for and then you’ll get some very meaningful and more useful recommendations here. |
your amp has remote volume correct? like me, you could use a full featured Vintage tube preamp with manual volume, get remote volume from your integrated amp. I feel lucky that I chose a McIntosh MX110z tube tuner/preamp after reading this https://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue77/vintage_mcintosh_experience.htm
here’s one in good shape
I love it's sound and features, and use a SUT with 3 inputs, PASS for MM and 4 options for my MC cartridges to keep using the MX110z's MM Phono |
Don’t let the “heavier is better” marketing get you. its the follow-up based in the ART9xi with an iron core. |
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