rplace Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Thinking about going another direction with my preamp and phono stage. I'm very intrigued by the devices that function as both a phono stage and ADC. First and foremost I want a fantastic phono stage. But the ability to convert my large LP collection to digital with the same device is very appealing. These three have caught my eye. Anyone have any experience with any of these or general thoughts on putting one of these in front of a tube preamp. I have a MC cartridge so any phono stage must support that. McIntosh P100 https://www.analogplanet.com/content/68-years-later-mcintosh-launches-its-first-stand-alone-phono-preamplifier PS Audio http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/ps-audio-nuwave-phono-converter/?page=3 M2Tech https://tronicsgeeks.com/product/m2tech-evo-phonodac-two-mmmc-adjustable-phono-preamp32bit-dxd-adcdac-with-remote/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 I should probably add that I'm currently using a Blueberry Extreme with Cream option. Thus I have the necessary step up transformers (I think the correct jargon) in the tube preamp to step up my MC cartridge appropriately. I'm more than happy with the results. Sometimes you just get the itch to switch things up. I was thinking that if I go with something along the lines in the first post plus a tube preamp I'd be set for any MC cartridge I might want to play with in the future and have the ability to slowly digitize my LP collection. I realize I could buy something just to convert analog to digital independent of my preamp but I'm also keen on trying a new pre amp just because. Thanks for any input on the above or similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 Nobody, really? I don't recall this place lacking opinions in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Hi Rich, This would not be an easy decision for a number of reasons (it's older and used, has two chasses), and the new Mac in your first link does more than compete at the same price, but I like my Joule Electra tube phono capability and performance: https://www.ebay.com/i/332480095288?chn=ps Anyway, FYI. Note -- no digital capability, two awkward chassis units. However, I now have a really low output Transfiguration cart that generates only 0.20 mv out, and yet still has plenty of low-noise gain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 Larry, thanks for the link and another idea to ponder. Always great to get info with first hand experience versus just reading reviews. I remember all of you Joule Electra components sounding fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 With all that rejuvenated vinyl you’ll need an excellent phono stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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