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This weekend I upgraded to the RC-1082 from my RC-1070. Got 25% off of retail without asking. Anyway, this will be used in my analogue setup with a Rega P7 TT and Dynavector DV20XH cartridge. The onboard phono stage sounds good to me but I am wondering what else I may be missing - I have never had a separate phono stage. My limit would be about $500 - will that get me any improvement in sonics over the RC-1082 pre? :lol:
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Last edited by miner; 15 December 2008, 10:09 Monday. -
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Looking for tubes or SS? Either way , most of these are pretty good. http://www.needledoctor.com/Online-S...4Pa38Ta38Tb3v0
I'm using this http://www.needledoctor.com/Bellari-...2&category=401 and it seems to be a pretty decent 'lil phono pre.Lee
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Both the Bellari and the Cambridge Audio are getting V good reviews from real users over at Vinyl Asylum.
The Bellari allows for tube ‘rolling’ so you can fine-tune the sound to your system.
Are you using the higher output cartridge or the low output version of that cart? If I am correct, the 'H' disignates the HO version with 2.5 mV output. That is bit on the low end for MM's, and you may benifit from a phono pre with higher gain.
Rotel is known for having good phono sections in their pre’s, but, most times you get better performance from a separate unit. In the $500 range, I would expect you will hear an improvement over the Rotel. Your Rega and Dyn cart should be able to provide V good resolution, those are both competent pieces of equipment.Comment
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Yes, it is a HO version @ 2.5mV output. I have read that Bellari's will roduce a hum with Regas since the Regas do not have an external ground wire. I am close to making a deal on a JoLida JD 9A tube phono pre.Comment
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Ooh, V nice. Good choice IMHO.
Lots of flexibility, well regarded manufacturer.
I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the difference.Comment
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