phono stage

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    RIAA curve

    I was in the hi fi business for many years. I used to have a Linn LP12 / Naim tri-amp / Linn Isobarik setup. Over the years I’ve witnessed the debate between transistors and valves, CD’s and vinyl, hi fi perfection at any cost, but one thing that has never been mentioned or discussed in...
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    Rothwell phono stages

    Hi guys, i wanna upgrade my phono stage, i'm considering rothwell iridium with step Up Transformers or rothwell signature one, Is here someone with experience with those phonos? My setup Is rega planar 8 with ania MC.
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    Question Phono Stage help!

    Hi everyone, I am looking to change my phono stage and thought I had settled on the Rega MM fono mk5 but then different recommendations have come up and I’ve now confused myself. Below is my current set up: Rega Planar 3 Rega ND3 cartridge Wiim amp Pro Ifi zen phono (1st gen one) Bowers and...
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    Question Pro-ject phono box s2 ultra Vs pro-ject phono box ds2 Vs pro-ject phono box S3 b

    Hello I have a pro ject debut carbon Evo with the ortofon 2M red. Preamp and amp are great quality custom made tube. And the speakers are the lintons. With a pair of nice speaker cables I have brought the sound around where I want it. Now it's time for me to buy a phono stage. The three...
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    Linn Sondek and 2m Bronze

    My Current set up is Michi x3 B&W 705s Linn Sondek with Akito Arm Ortofon 2m bronze Looking for recommendations for a phono preamp (really disapointed in the michi phono stage). Not sold on tubes, but might warm the system up a little. The michi is very neutral. Also looking for advice for...
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    Question Active Speakers with Built In Phono

    Hello, I just purchased the Pro-Ject T1 white turntable. It’s my first one. I’m looking for active speakers with an in-built phono stage, so that I don’t require any more components. Do you know of any speakers like this? Ideally in white and reasonably priced? Thank you!