I agree with @fatdaddy2 Although I haven’t heard that TT, I wouldn’t spend anything like $2000 on a preamp - unless you intend to replace the Victrola with a higher end TT soon. Then you need to consider whether you’d be going AN MC or MM cartridge. But that’s another discussion. Not sure if the Victrola has a built in phono stage. If so, you currently don’t need a pre with one included. In that case, $800 for something like the Schiit Kara would be as much as I would invest.
Looking for a well matched Preamp. Pls advise!
Currently using my Marantz as my preamp. No longer needing for surround etc.
my current equipment is :
Adcom GFA555ms
KEF LS50 50th anniversary.
MHTD Orchid tube dac(used for streaming Roon).
Oppo BDP105. (Occasionally for CD transport)
SVS PB12-NSD Sub
Victrola Carbon with Ortofon blue
So I’m looking to replace the Marantz with a proper Preamp. Need to drive the sub as well as a Phono amp(in case I move on from the Victrola)
Looking for suggestions! TIA
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What Marantz are you using? I disagree completely that it’s not worthwhile to upgrade your preamp. A preamp is critical, and a good dedicated stereo preamp will greatly improve overall system performance whether you’re using your turntable or DAC especially if you’re currently using a mass market AVR. |
@soix Thanks. Marantz SR7005. |
@fatdaddy2 @mggartner Thanks for your thoughts. While I’m pretty happy with the Vic, (90% of my listening is using the wired connection) It nice to stream an album to my office or deck via Sonos. Having said that, i would like the Preamp to be somewhat versatile if i decide to move on from the Victrola. |
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