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Post by sonicseeker on Dec 18, 2015 8:26:56 GMT -5
My system sounds pretty good right now but I would like a little more from my Phono stage without breaking the bank (under 1000.00) any input is welcome.
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Post by brubacca on Dec 18, 2015 8:40:47 GMT -5
Jolida JD9 Mk2 Upgraded by the factory-
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Post by vneal on Dec 18, 2015 8:41:59 GMT -5
For under a grand and tubed I would recommend
Jolida JD-9 MK2 Tube phono preamp-New $695
You have a nice enough turntable to appreciate the unit.
There is a demo unit on Audiogon for $550
For SS I would consider Parasound, Bryston and used Audio Research
Take the extra $300 & take your wife out for two nice meals
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Post by sonicseeker on Dec 18, 2015 12:53:31 GMT -5
The Jolida looks decent.
Thanks for the feed back.
Anything else.
wouldn't mind easy access to the tubes, and maybe having them visible, but sound is most important for sure.
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Post by kazoo on Dec 18, 2015 13:01:57 GMT -5
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Post by sonicseeker on Dec 18, 2015 13:20:22 GMT -5
For under a grand and tubed I would recommend Jolida JD-9 MK2 Tube phono preamp-New $695 You have a nice enough turntable to appreciate the unit. There is a demo unit on Audiogon for $550 For SS I would consider Parasound, Bryston and used Audio Research Take the extra $300 & take your wife out for two nice meals Couldn't find the one on Audiogon. |
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Post by sonicseeker on Dec 18, 2015 13:23:09 GMT -5
Love it, what a beautiful piece, why would you do that, why................  |
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Post by novisnick on Dec 18, 2015 13:44:19 GMT -5
Love it, what a beautiful piece, why would you do that, why................ +1  |
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Post by kazoo on Dec 18, 2015 15:55:07 GMT -5
Love it, what a beautiful piece, why would you do that, why................ I'm sorry! But every once in a while you can find them on the used market a little cheaper. |
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Post by USNRet on Dec 18, 2015 16:21:00 GMT -5
If you can FIND one grab a Juicy Music Tercel II...sweet. I used one before having a new preamp built with phono onboard. EDIT: here's a Tercel I with MM only link |
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Post by sonicseeker on Dec 18, 2015 17:54:18 GMT -5
Love it, what a beautiful piece, why would you do that, why................ I'm sorry! But every once in a while you can find them on the used market a little cheaper. No worries but now you have me thinking, hate it when that happens. |
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Post by sonicseeker on Dec 18, 2015 17:54:39 GMT -5
If you can FIND one grab a Juicy Music Tercel II...sweet. I used one before having a new preamp built with phono onboard. EDIT: here's a Tercel I with MM only linkThank you for the heads up. |
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Post by Boomzilla on Dec 18, 2015 18:28:22 GMT -5
Here's a wild card to consider: Sony HA-T10 transformers Completely passive, & sound awesome (sans tube "bloom," though)  |
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Post by lionear on Dec 19, 2015 12:12:16 GMT -5
Decware makes some outstanding gear! |
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Post by sonicseeker on Dec 19, 2015 12:23:10 GMT -5
Decware makes some outstanding gear! Starting to lean that way. |
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Post by novisnick on Dec 19, 2015 13:25:52 GMT -5
Decware makes some outstanding gear! Starting to lean that way. OH! The temptation!!  Please let me know your thoughts about it!! drool,,,,,,,, |
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Post by sonicseeker on Dec 19, 2015 13:49:07 GMT -5
Starting to lean that way. OH! The temptation!! Please let me know your thoughts about it!! drool,,,,,,,, Will do. |
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Post by audiobill on Dec 19, 2015 17:22:28 GMT -5
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Post by Boomzilla on Dec 19, 2015 18:11:17 GMT -5
I specifically recommend against a tube pre-preamplifier. Why? The signals are so low a voltage that any (ANY) noise in the tube circuitry is amplified way out of proportion. Tube microphonics? Thermal noise? Hum? they ALL get amplified (really, really amplified) at that level. Once you're up above the millivolt range for the audio signal, the tube noise is lower in the noise floor.
For that reason, I prefer in order:
Passive devices (AKA the Sony HA-T10 transformers or other similar devices)
Quiet solid-state step-up devices (nicest I ever heard was my Mark Levinson)
Built-in MC inputs for the preamplifier
If it's tube sound you're after, go with an all-tube preamplifier or a tube buffer. Tubes are great for some things, but low-low voltage signal amplification isn't one of them.
Now that said, others DO disagree, and manufacturers DO make MC tube step-up devices. So read the caveat in my signature carefully!
Happy shopping!
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Post by audiobill on Dec 19, 2015 18:24:43 GMT -5
Boom, I agree for non-American offerings.
good tube equipment needs good steel, tubes and doesn't come cheap.
No free lunch here.
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Please let me know your thoughts about it!!
