Before I got into headphones I was quite happy but as I have upgraded my headphone system I've become more and more disappointed with the analog side of my system. I'm just not enjoying the way my records are sounding - really lacking impact and dynamics. To the point I'm not listening to my records much lately.
Vinyl system includes:
Rotel RC-870 preamp acting as phono stage
Pioneer PL-7 with Pickering XV-15/EEE stylus
I'm wondering where you all think the weak point is here?
I have a couple other carts around (AT95, Stanton 500) and I've swapped them in but really not noticing much of a difference. I'm also not adverse to trying to trying something different in the cartridge area including something MC.
I'm thinking it may be time to bite the bullet and upgrade the table but I'm just wondering how much I have to spend to really hear an upgrade. $300? $500? $1000?
Also considering trying a different preamp.
Any thoughts are welcome.
Vinyl system includes:
Rotel RC-870 preamp acting as phono stage
Pioneer PL-7 with Pickering XV-15/EEE stylus
I'm wondering where you all think the weak point is here?
I have a couple other carts around (AT95, Stanton 500) and I've swapped them in but really not noticing much of a difference. I'm also not adverse to trying to trying something different in the cartridge area including something MC.
I'm thinking it may be time to bite the bullet and upgrade the table but I'm just wondering how much I have to spend to really hear an upgrade. $300? $500? $1000?
Also considering trying a different preamp.
Any thoughts are welcome.