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thoughts on adding phonostage

Thinking of adding a phonostage/upgrade cartridge on current set up;
EAT b sharp turntable
rogue audio cronus magnum iii
goldenear T66 floor speakers
KimberKable ascent 8tc speaker wire and PBJ interconnect.

currently I have a ortofon bronze 2M cartridge.   will upgrade to EAT jo no.5 , Hana ML or ortofon MC quintent bronze depending on best price etc. excited to actually hear the difference as i think the set up sounds pretty good right now.  

question is, thoughts on phonostage? the cronus magnum iii has a built in MM/MC phonostage, woudl it be overkill? and do i pair the phono to the rogue audio, or to the EAT turntable, or can I go with another brand?

 

pmzn
pmzn OP
13 posts
 

Thank you . System is just about broken in 50hours. I do really love the warmth of the tube amp. its strictly a vinyl set up, I'd like to add a little more clarity to hear the nuances of the vinyl and some dynamic drive/power. I've read that if I go with a tube phono I may sound too warm and soft.  I need to add the MC cart first since the rogue amp works for both MM/MC.  I actually would love to bargain hunt and buy something used i may not necessarily be able to purchase new.  

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ghdprentice
9,506 posts
 

@soix

+1

I don't think there is such a thing as a phonostage that is over kill. Get the very best you can afford. I would consider a used Audio Research, Conrad Johnson or Zesto. 

pmzn OP
13 posts
 

Thank you lads

tablejockey
4,407 posts
 

ANY cartridge you use will be limited with your internal phonostage.

This Is a good buy for future cartridges and when you're ready to do a complete  makeover(table/arm)

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650248370-loaded-rogue-ares-mm-amp-mc-phono-stage-shipping-include/

You'll hear what you've been missing.

No more upgrading until you have a significantly bigger  budget.

 

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