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upgrade turntable or phono stage
thinking of upgrading my turntable. currently vpi prime 21 with koetsu rosewood signature going directly into mac c1100 built in phono stage. where would i need to be to hear an improvement? wondering if new mac c12000 has a better phono stage. hear great things about sutherland phono stages. thanks for feedback.
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Mcintosh C1100 preamp, Mcintosh Mc462 amp, SF Amati Tradition, VPI prime 21, koetsu rosewood sig, oppo 105, marantz 8802A, sony projector, stewart screen, thiel in wall and ceiling, REL sub, Outlaw surround amps, shunyata 6000 v2, shunyata sigma V2 NR(X2), shunyata sigma V2 HC for denali, transparent ultra gen5 speaker and IC's, ultra gen 6 phono, MIT oracle matrix 50. |
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You have a very nice vinyl setup. An outboard phonostage may be a good way to go. You could also consider a step-up transformer like the Koetsu or Bob's Devices.
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Tony D'Agostino Momentum S250 MxV & HD pre; Linn Klimax Organik DSM, SonicTransporter, EtherRegen; Acoustic Signature Typhoon Neo, Koetsu RSP, Boulder 1108; Sf Il Cremonese; Shunyata Everest, Altaira, Sigma & Alpha v2 |
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what does a step up transformer do?
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Mcintosh C1100 preamp, Mcintosh Mc462 amp, SF Amati Tradition, VPI prime 21, koetsu rosewood sig, oppo 105, marantz 8802A, sony projector, stewart screen, thiel in wall and ceiling, REL sub, Outlaw surround amps, shunyata 6000 v2, shunyata sigma V2 NR(X2), shunyata sigma V2 HC for denali, transparent ultra gen5 speaker and IC's, ultra gen 6 phono, MIT oracle matrix 50. |
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Here's a fairly straight-forward explanation:
https://www.henleyaudio.co.uk/step-up-transformers
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Tony D'Agostino Momentum S250 MxV & HD pre; Linn Klimax Organik DSM, SonicTransporter, EtherRegen; Acoustic Signature Typhoon Neo, Koetsu RSP, Boulder 1108; Sf Il Cremonese; Shunyata Everest, Altaira, Sigma & Alpha v2 |
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K&K Audio also offers some very nice SUTs.
With the Sutherland, care must be taken to match the cartridge to any of the LOCO models. I would not mind owning either a 20/20 or Duo at some point. Some very nice phono preamps.
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With that setup you're already in the upper tier of vinyl listening. I'd spend the cash on more records and enjoy what you've got!
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Would agree...!
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My System: Amp-McIntosh MC611(2) :Pre-McIntosh C2700, MP1100 :CD/SACD-McIntosh MCD600 :Speakers-McIntosh XR100 :Power Controller-McIntosh MPC1500 :Turntable-VPI HW40 Ortofon Cadenza Black :Cables-Morrow PH5,MA5 and Elite Speaker Cables :Headphones-McIntosh MPH1000 :Record Cleaner Klaudio KD-CLN-LP200T Thanks, Bill |
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I would look at this option. While the phono in the C1100 is nice. It’s not great and I think this is your weakest link.
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anyone know if the phono stage in the new c12000 is better than c1100?
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Mcintosh C1100 preamp, Mcintosh Mc462 amp, SF Amati Tradition, VPI prime 21, koetsu rosewood sig, oppo 105, marantz 8802A, sony projector, stewart screen, thiel in wall and ceiling, REL sub, Outlaw surround amps, shunyata 6000 v2, shunyata sigma V2 NR(X2), shunyata sigma V2 HC for denali, transparent ultra gen5 speaker and IC's, ultra gen 6 phono, MIT oracle matrix 50. |
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