@oberoniaomnia I'm curious why you think that an internal phono stage in an integrated amp will be a bottleneck. Historically, there have been some very fine preamplifier/internal phono stage combinations that have rivaled or even surpassed separates. But, like you say, it's easy enough to add a separate phono stage at some point if the internal one becomes the limiting factor - although I don't really see why it would, assuming it's a high-quality design.
Rega P3 RS, Michell TecnoDec, Avid Ingenium
I sold off my audio system several years ago after having lost my dedicated listening room to a home renovation (thaaaaat's right 
). I'm looking to build a new system at a relatively modest level and have been researching turntables in the $2000-$2500 range. The three I've been most focused on are the Rega P3 RS, the Michell TecnoDec and the Avid Ingenium. Needless to say it's difficult to listen to all of these turntables in person without traveling around the country, so I was hoping to tap into the collective knowledge of the forum. If anyone has any opinions on how these turntables compare then I'd love to hear them.
For reference, I've owned a Planar 3/RB300 in the distant past and really enjoyed it. I subsequently went to a Linn LP12, then a VPI Aries/SDS/JMW-10 and finally a Basis 2500 Signature/Vector 3. So, yeah, I'm kind of going backwards at this point but I've given myself a realistic budget and just want something relatively affordable and simple so that I can enjoy my LPs again.
Thanks in advance.
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my two current phono stages are main: MM Phono in Vintage McIntosh Tube Tuner/Preamp mx110z (actually it has two MM Phono Inputs). MC via SUT to keep using the mx110z's MM Phono I use a Chase RLC-1 to add remote control to that full featured preamp. office: MM or optional MC (fixed 100 ohm only choice) Phono in Modern Luxman SQ-N150 Integrated Amp, comes with remote volume/mute and remote controls for some Luxman CD Players
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@lpluvr Hi - Holt Hill Audio in Andover, MA |
@lpluvr re internal phonostage as bottle neck, with your "modest" budget and a $2.5K TT, I guess the integrated will be in the $2–5K range to keep things proportional. So the fair market value of the PS inside that pre-amp, power-amp, DAC, PS combo is guesstimated at most $500, maybe rather $300. I fully admit, this is a gross generalization. Sonic differences between that and $1-2K can be marked. Just my backseat driving 2c. Happy window shopping! |
@bgross Thanks so much for the name of the dealer. I'll check them out. |
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