Upgrade Stylus? Upgrade Phono Stage?....

[sarge]

Hi

Like so many others i've recently joined the turntable revolution. I've put together system comprising a Project Xpression Ukx, Cambridge Audio CP1 phono stage, Fidelity Audio Pre120 preamp and connected to a Audiolab power amp. I'm pretty happy with the sound quality ive managed to achieve but feel as though i'm ready to upgrade

The question is

Do you guys/gals think i'd see a better improvement upgrading to the Ortofon 2m Blue ( i have the silver ) stylus or upgrade my phono stage?

I can only upgrade one path at a time and i'm not sure what to do.

Regards

 

[friendly_ghost]

Go with the cartridge first, it should make the biggest difference.

 

[Al ears]

Hi

Like so many others i've recently joined the turntable revolution. I've put together system comprising a Project Xpression Ukx, Cambridge Audio CP1 phono stage, Fidelity Audio Pre120 preamp and connected to a Audiolab power amp. I'm pretty happy with the sound quality ive managed to achieve but feel as though i'm ready to upgrade

The question is

Do you guys/gals think i'd see a better improvement upgrading to the Ortofon 2m Blue ( i have the silver ) stylus or upgrade my phono stage?

I can only upgrade one path at a time and i'm not sure what to do.

Regards

Another post that would be better off in the turntable sub forum.

However, can I ask if the turntable is going to be your only source? If not I'd be looking at a new preamp with a few more inputs.

As the Silver is a modified Red I would doubt you would hear a significant change in sound quality. The phono preamp is fine if you intend sticking with moving magnet cartridges but for a change in sound quality I would move away from Ortofons.

Having said that the upgrade to blue would be a cheap option as you only have to buy the stylus and not the whole cartridge, as such it is worth trying......

 

[sarge]

Thanks for the response. I'm gonna probably get the stylus to start with I think.

I'm not interested in a preamp with more inputs because the pre120 is perfect because I only need a preamp for my turntable and nothing else. More inputs would be a waste

( apologies for the wrong category )

regards

 

[Al ears]

Thanks for the response. I'm gonna probably get the stylus to start with I think.

I'm not interested in a preamp with more inputs because the pre120 is perfect because I only need a preamp for my turntable and nothing else. More inputs would be a waste

( apologies for the wrong category )

regards

No problem. Most people use more than one source is all.