Hi people, my first question on this forum
I have a Denon PMA 250 amp [ mid 90's vintage ] and a Rega 3 with S shaped arm and sometimes ADC or AT110 cartridge depending on my mood..
My question is;; the fitted [ optional ] phono stage in the amp is quiet when compared with the cd and tape inputs, probably about 25% or more and while the sound is ok and quite easy on the ear I feel it is lacking something... Should I consider a separate phono stage pre amp [ the Cambridge one for example ] or look at other amps? I have tried some other amps including older Cyrus and the old Denon is imo quite a good bit of kit [ it also reflects my budget range ].
Also can I remove the phono card from the Denon to free up the plugs should I get a phono amp?
Cheers, Steve.
I have a Denon PMA 250 amp [ mid 90's vintage ] and a Rega 3 with S shaped arm and sometimes ADC or AT110 cartridge depending on my mood..
My question is;; the fitted [ optional ] phono stage in the amp is quiet when compared with the cd and tape inputs, probably about 25% or more and while the sound is ok and quite easy on the ear I feel it is lacking something... Should I consider a separate phono stage pre amp [ the Cambridge one for example ] or look at other amps? I have tried some other amps including older Cyrus and the old Denon is imo quite a good bit of kit [ it also reflects my budget range ].
Also can I remove the phono card from the Denon to free up the plugs should I get a phono amp?
Cheers, Steve.