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Rega P5, Dynavector cartridge?
Thanks for your responses.I'm upgrading from a Rega Exact 2. Sounds like you guys expect I'll hear a difference. 
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Goatwuss:Dynavector 20X2? High output, to match the Bellari pre map I have to go with the Rega?Opinions?Thanks,Marty 
Rega P5 line level low output...
Marakanetz:Yeah, I'm leaning that way. I'll have to figure out unity gain, since my current setup includes home theater as well.But I've been thinking about BAT VK-3i with phono stage, or some such. (I think I recall one of those....)Marty 
Rega P5 line level low output...
Thank y'all for your responses.I feel some better about this now.I got the upgraded tube for the Bellari yesterday, a 12AX7 Telefunken Diamond Base.The Bellari itself should arrive today.I'll post updates after I've listened. 
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It's the last two tracks on side 2 of 4. "It Doesn't Matter" and "Find My Way Back to My Heart." The latter is worse than the former. 
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Miner42: It's Alison Krauss and Union Station.Emil_f: Not just normal sibilance. Sibilance plus the sensation that the entire track was too hot--like clipping or some other wild distortion. In the string instruments, too. Also: nothing like it in ...