Best Phono amp for SEE Revolver Turntable Circa 1986

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I have recently put this back in to service. I replaced the Basik LVX with a Basik Plus arm with an Ortofon 2M Red. To get going I purchased the Cambridge Audio 540P phono amp. I feel the sound while detailed is a little bright.

Does anyone have this TT in use and if so with what phono amp? Or could you recommend something up to the £200 mark.

Or would I do better to replace it with a Rega rp3?

 

[Anonymous]

Interesting, I didn't see that suggestion coming, what would you recommend?

 

[Al ears]

My money would go on keeping your phono amp and upgrading your cartridge.

Replacing your turntable will make no difference to the sound you are getting from current cartridge / phono amp combination.

 

[floyd droid]

Anything except an Ortofon !!. Mind you i would say that as i dont like em, any of em lol.

Als post is worth digesting

 

[floyd droid]

Bit over budget but a Goldring 1042 could well float your boat.

 

[Anonymous]

£230 seems ok, it wouldn't be out of place on my TT?

 

[floyd droid]

Why should it. Some peeps may say its OTT but if it sounds good to you then wtf eh. Dont blame me if you buy it and hate it mind.

 

[Al ears]

Floyd droid is on the right track. Also consider a Grado Prestige (silver or gold depending on budget)

 

[Shanka]

Hi,

I am just in process of putting my Revolver with Linn Basik back in service, intrigued by how you get on, I still have the original cartridge in place.

Amps I previously used it with all had phono stage but I have a Rega fono mini a2d that I use with my Ariston so will use that to begin with once it's up and running.

Please keep us posted.

Thanks and good luck.

 

[Anonymous]

Given the Revolver was in storage for 15 years I'm amazed at how good it sounds. Bass is clear with some depth but overall it feels a bit bright. However this could be the difference between analogue and digital sources and I'm not properly readjusted to listening to vinyl yet.

 

[grbrown]

I'm just giving this post a fresh airing, having recently had an enforced upgrade of my trusty old set-up, following the recent passing of my trusty old CD player, and having to buy a new one (Cyrus 8). As a result I have embarked on a general spruce up.

I bought my Revolver turntable new and am looking around for a suitable new cartridge. The current one is an Ortofon 520, not the original , but has certainly earned a pension. So what would be a suitable modern replacement MC?