As the title states, I'm looking for some advice on good quality Entry Level Audiophile Hifi gear.
What I have already:
Rotel direct drive turntable
Musical Fidelity A3 Solid State Amp
So, no stranger to Entry Level Audiophile gear.
What I want to move to:
PrimaLuna Evo 100 Valve Amp
Phono Stage: I've looked at a few & I am now confused...
Rega Planar 3 Turntable (in about 12 months time)
My budget for an integrated tube amp & phono stage is between $3500 - $4000...
The Prima Luna Evo 100 & 200 together with an entry level Phono Stage (Rega MM Mk3, NAD Pp2e, Musical Fidelity LX2-LPS, Schiit Mani & there are many others I've looked at) come within my budget.
I'm not in a position to audition any of this gear as no-one in Cairns stocks this (or for that matter any Audiophile gear) gear so, I'm having to rely on reviews, etc... The PrimaLuna Evo tube amps get overwhelming good reviews & comments on user forums for an entry level tube amp. The Phono stage choice is where I'm somewhat bamboozled. However, I'm open to advice, suggestions on both.
I'd welcome any suggestions from members with experience in this area please. Please remember, I'm on a budget... I'm well aware of the limitations this places on me but, believe I should be able to get some pretty good bang for my buck as well as move to the Tube end of town..
Thanks in Advance