thoughts on a new phono stage
So it looks like my Firebottle phono stage is probably now sold so I'm interested to hear people thoughts on the next step.
I have to say I've really enjoyed the Firebottle but I've a few spare quid and for no other reason than that am looking for something new to play with.
Given recent bake-offs I am hoping to hear one of those stages that cant be discussed here and I will say no more on that front. I'm also interested in hearing a Croft stage as well but wonder if that will be more of a sideways step than anything significantly better than the FB. Looking on Glenn's website he only offers the 1 stage but I was wondering if he offers any other upgrades or improvements to it?
Other than that what else should I be looking at ? I'm not adverse to SS or valve, my budget new or used is about £650.00 and will really only be used with an AT150 (but it would be nice to have the ability to switch to a MC at a later date too)
cheers,
Ben
Technics SL1210 with
SME IV Arm & AT OC9XML,
Firebottle modded Tron Convergence Phono Stage,
Bluesound Node 2i, Technics SL DZ 1200 CD
Denon PMA1700ne amp
Yamaha NS1000M Speakers.