Question Integrated amplifier for Linn Axis

[cmdk]

Hi I need some help to find an integrated amplifier for a Linn Axis turntable with Castle Knight 5 speakers as my musical fidelity A100X has problems with phono stage.

I'm currently considering Audiolab 6000A/ Marantz PM6007 but am also flexible with budget if there are better choices out there.

Would love to get some advice/ recommendation, thanks!

 

[Al ears]

If it is just the phono stage might it not be more economic to simply buy an external phono preamp?

 

[cmdk]

If it is just the phono stage might it not be more economic to simply buy an external phono preamp?

Woah didn't expect to get a reply so fast, thanks for replying!

Need to take consideration of space plus the weather here is not exactly ideal as the the amp can get extremely hot (I was new to turntables when I purchased the speakers and amp for the linn axis which I got as an used item, I read online that the A series can get very hot but didn't expect it to be that bad).

But will do some research on phono preamp as well thanks!

 

[Al ears]

Would seem the way to go but if you simply must have a new amp look at Rega Brio aswell

 

[Gray]

There's a good chance that simply cleaning the contacts of the input selector switch would completely cure the problem on your MF amp (especially if the symptom is intermittent).

If you decide on the phono preamp option though, I'd start your research with this:

iFi Zen Phono review

Among the cleanest sounding components we’ve heard at this level

www.whathifi.com

and another review:

iFi Audio Zen Phono Stage Review

Review of the iFi Audio Zen Phono

www.avforums.com

 

[Clarkey_71]

My first deck was an axis!!!!

Great memories!
It had a Linn K9 moving magnet cartridge.
Not sure what cartridge you are using, but if you are using a moving coil cartridge, Graham Slee are always worth a look.
This is their entry level mc phono stage.

Gram Amp 3 Fanfare MC Phono Preamp - HiFi System Components

The Gram Amp 3 Fanfare MC Phono Preamp is a low-cost/high value phono amp for moving coil enthusiasts. Buy it at HiFi System Components.

www.hifisystemcomponents.com

This is their entry level mm phono stage.

Gram Amp 3 Fanfare MC Phono Preamp - HiFi System Components

The Gram Amp 3 Fanfare MC Phono Preamp is a low-cost/high value phono amp for moving coil enthusiasts. Buy it at HiFi System Components.

www.hifisystemcomponents.com