phono inputs on RC 1090

[rantzmar]

Are there any here who use an external phono amp with there preamp or do you use your phono inputs on the preamp? How good is the phono stage on the RC 1090 or is it better to get a external phono amp?

[miner]

I had used the MM phono stage on a RC-1090 and RC-1082 and found that my Graham Slee Era Gold V produced better sound. They onboard stages were OK, but not the best.

[rantzmar]

I had used the MM phono stage on a RC-1090 and RC-1082 and found that my Graham Slee Era Gold V produced better sound. They onboard stages were OK, but not the best.

Thanks...I have been wondering if the on board MM was good are great.

rantzmar

[BWzes03]

I'm using the on-board pre-amp (got the RC-1090 as well)....
I find its pretty good, though I'm not using anything high-end on it, a simple Sumiko Pearl MM cartridge (like Ortofon 2M red, or Grado Gold prestige).
I suspect its on a par with the likes of NAD PP-2 , Azur 640P etc.

[rantzmar]

I'm using the on-board pre-amp (got the RC-1090 as well)....
I find its pretty good, though I'm not using anything high-end on it, a simple Sumiko Pearl MM cartridge (like Ortofon 2M red, or Grado Gold prestige).
I suspect its on a par with the likes of NAD PP-2 , Azur 640P etc.

Yeah...it is pretty good. But am interested in a tube phono amp. I too have the Red and think its a good cart and good improvement over the OMB-10