Hi folks,
I am currently listening on the following setup;
Project Debut Carbon w/ 2M Red, Project Phonobox 2, NAD D3020, Focal Aria 906
I made my own cables with some Van Damme cable which has improved clarity on the bog standard RCA cables I had. Speaker cables are QED Silver Anni.
I only recently got the Focal, and I feel they are being slightly let down.
The most obvious upgrade to me is the amp, but I would like a Naim and I don't have the cash yet.
The most value for money upgrades seem to me to be the phono stage and the cartridge/stylus.
I have nothing to compare the 2M Red to unfortunately as it is my 1st turntable, but for lack of a better explanation, I feel like I want more musicality/life. It seems, well, just a bit dull at times and looking at reviews this has been mentioned of the 2M Red on occassion. I also think that the phono stage is probably one of the weakest points and have been looking at possible upgrades such as GS Gram Amp 2 Communicator or Rega Fono and generally scouring ebay for anything that might be worthwhile.
Do you think the phono is worth upgrading? If so any ideas other than my suggestions? What would be the potential cut off point on what could get the best out of the PDC?
Cartridge - will a new phono bring more life out of the 2M Red? If not, I have been looking at Nagaoka and could probably stretch to MP-200, worth it? I have read they track really well and have lots of musicality.
Thanks for any advice, I am enjoying the journey of discovering new music and appreciate any input.
J
I am currently listening on the following setup;
Project Debut Carbon w/ 2M Red, Project Phonobox 2, NAD D3020, Focal Aria 906
I made my own cables with some Van Damme cable which has improved clarity on the bog standard RCA cables I had. Speaker cables are QED Silver Anni.
I only recently got the Focal, and I feel they are being slightly let down.
The most obvious upgrade to me is the amp, but I would like a Naim and I don't have the cash yet.
The most value for money upgrades seem to me to be the phono stage and the cartridge/stylus.
I have nothing to compare the 2M Red to unfortunately as it is my 1st turntable, but for lack of a better explanation, I feel like I want more musicality/life. It seems, well, just a bit dull at times and looking at reviews this has been mentioned of the 2M Red on occassion. I also think that the phono stage is probably one of the weakest points and have been looking at possible upgrades such as GS Gram Amp 2 Communicator or Rega Fono and generally scouring ebay for anything that might be worthwhile.
Do you think the phono is worth upgrading? If so any ideas other than my suggestions? What would be the potential cut off point on what could get the best out of the PDC?
Cartridge - will a new phono bring more life out of the 2M Red? If not, I have been looking at Nagaoka and could probably stretch to MP-200, worth it? I have read they track really well and have lots of musicality.
Thanks for any advice, I am enjoying the journey of discovering new music and appreciate any input.
J