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Originally Posted by dbphd
Did you compare the sound with the JC 3 phono stage with that of the P-5xe when used with the KX-5 Twenty? I'm using the JC 3 with a JC 2 BP and JC 1 monoblocks, but a in few years I expect to downsize to a single stereo setup based on KX-5 and KV-5 Twenties, and wondered if I should replace the JC 3 with a P-5xe. My turntable is a Thorens 124 with SME III arm and Ortofon 30H cartridge -- I'm not a vinyl guy, but I've always lusted for a 124 and SME and they do sound damn fine.
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No I have not compared the JC3+with the P-5xe phono stage. I had a Graham Slee Reflex M which I still own and the JC3+ was a huge improvement. I am running an Ortofon Cadenza Black which is just fabulous with the Parasound. I am sure the Ayre phono stage would be nice as well but I went largely on all the positive press in many journals on this piece and I have not been disappointed.
My best friend is also using the JC3+ with the Ayre K5xemp with a Lyra Kleos which he also loves and I have heard which sounds great.
I have read there is some audio improvements with the JC3Plus versus the JC3 but since I never heard the JC3 I cannot comment.