A different path you can pursue, of course, is to go with an MM phono stage, and add a step-up transformer for LOMC; that gives you many more high gain options. And interesting product is the Lejonklou Slipsik 8, at $1800 new, which leaves you $1200 for a SUT.
Phono Stage
I am getting near the end of my current system journey. I have my digital (streaming) side set (for now). It sounds glorious to my old hearing aid assisted ears. And streaming is where I spend the vast majority of my listening.
Regardless, I am now focusing on vinyl, with the recent addition of a P8.
My analog side: Rega P8 w/ Hana ML > Rega Aria > Kimber KS1018 > BHK pre > Zavfino Fusion mk2 > Moon 330A > Transparent + > KEF Ref 3’s. If do a weak link analysis both chatGPT & Gemini say it my phono stage.
So looking for potential replacements. As always I am very space constrained, (half wides are perfect) no tubes and looking to stay under $3,000 used. I like accuracy, clarity & cleanliness.
My current candidates:
Rega AOS
Gold Note PH10
Sutherland 20/20 w/LPS
Sutherland Little Loco
The Sutherland’s work because they are thin and con fit under my raised center channel speaker. The duo stack is too high
Please let me know your thoughts and/or recommendations. Thanks!
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@audphile1 I would have to really change my listening habits to get a new cart burned in. Yikes. @mdalton thanks! @sls883 Thanks! |
@signaforce It’s awesome right out of the box so nothing to worry about. I’ve just been listening too closely for every little change. It sounds amazing. |
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