phono stages....

[jaybee]

So,

I've picked up a lovely Systemdek IIx 900

RB250 arm with a starter goldring Electra cart - to be replaced with a Grado MM at some point

Before I grab a Cambridge 551p, which seems a great little unit, are there others I should consider ( at that price point of <€100)?

[bod]

Keep an eye out for Musical Fidelity XLP-S. Should be able to pick one up for about €100 S/H. Very nice pre for the wonga.

[jaybee]

cheers bod

can only see the x-lp on the market at the mo' I believe the lps is a good deal better?

[bod]

Not sure of the differences as I only ever used the XLPS as opposed to the XLP. My friend has one. Don`t know if he still uses it. I can ask him if you like.

[markof]

So,

I've picked up a lovely Systemdek IIx 900

RB250 arm with a starter goldring Electra cart - to be replaced with a Grado MM at some point

Before I grab a Cambridge 551p, which seems a great little unit, are there others I should consider ( at that price point of <€100)?

May it bring you many hours of enjoyable listening.
Mark.

[sdiesel77]

I would recommend to get the Yaqin MS-22B for only 50€ over your budget.

It's a fabulous tube phono amp ! :)

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/YAQIN-MS-22B-Ste ... 3a78af39f6

[jaybee]

So,

I've picked up a lovely Systemdek IIx 900

RB250 arm with a starter goldring Electra cart - to be replaced with a Grado MM at some point

Before I grab a Cambridge 551p, which seems a great little unit, are there others I should consider ( at that price point of <€100)?

May it bring you many hours of enjoyable listening.
Mark.

that's the plan!

of course its also just another avenue for haemorrhaging cash --- I'm already looking at upgrading wiring :-)

[jaybee]

I would recommend to get the Yaqin MS-22B for only 50€ over your budget.

It's a fabulous tube phono amp ! :)

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/YAQIN-MS-22B-Ste ... 3a78af39f6

do you not get hit with customs?

[sdiesel77]

You'd have to be REALLY unlucky. I ordered multiple times from outside EU and never had customs to pay.

Ask the seller to send it as a gift ;-)

[bod]

Wiring upgrade is worth every penny. Full Litz loom on eBay is about €80. Fran did the work on my mate`s RB250. Totally transformed it. Highly recommended.