best phono stage on an inty,

[09mike69]

whats the best phono stage you've heard on an integrated amp? mine would be the creek 4040.

[walpurgis]

The one on my JVC AX-A441. By far! The MC option is outstanding. Really surprised me.

[RobbieGong]

The one on my Sansui AU 919

[09mike69]

The one on my JVC AX-A441. By far! The MC option is outstanding. Really surprised me.

what year is your jvc?

[walpurgis]

Not sure. Somewhere around 1990 I believe.

[09mike69]

Not sure. Somewhere around 1990 I believe.

i have a 70's jvc receiver that i personally think has a very good phono stage....also the rotel ra 610 is no slouch either, i compared it to the,,, he,hem, rhymes with dad dirtyplenty.. an i couldnt any difference.

[walpurgis]

the rotel ra 610 is no slouch either

Nor is the RA-611.

[walpurgis]

If you want to try a seventies Japanese budget amp that will give you a really big surprise, look for a Trio KA-1000A. The speaker terminals are crude screw types and the amp looks very basic, but the sound quality is a bit special. Think Sugden A21 and you'll be about right. The phono stage is good too. I've had about five of these and they really are good (as long as you have reasonably sensitive speakers, only 12 watts per channel).

[Floyddroid]

The very first Exposure integrated amplifier had a cracking phono stage as did the A&R A60 albeit mm only.

[killie99]

Luxman L550 aii, both MM and MC stages are superb. You'll be spending something like £1k to better them.

[hifi_dave]

Croft but MM only.

[Beobloke]

Luxman L550 aii, both MM and MC stages are superb. You'll be spending something like £1k to better them.

Seconded!

[topoxforddoc]

The old Lentek Integrated amplifier had a cracking phono stage.

[rdpx]

Croft but MM only.

I must say that I have to agree with Dave on this, mainly for the reason that this is the amp that I have and so therefore it must be the best one, or else I would not have bought it. QED.


I should add that I bought the amp from Hi-fi Dave, and that if any of you are considering entering the state of audiophile rapture that is the Croft Integrated Phono, you should give him a call as he will sort you out and his after sales service is top end, and he makes you cups of tea.

[Michael loves music]

I love my Denon 350 SE amp

[paulf-2007]

I have been pleasantly surprised by the phono stage in my Sony STR 6055 receiver. I have to admit to having dismissed solid state for some years now. Even my old faithful Akai integrated, my very first amp has a decent stage. The difference between these amps and stages compared with the very nice valve amps and stages is minimal and I'm tired of listening for minute improvements.

[flatpopely]

The Phono stage in my JVC AX Z1010TN showed my HiCAP powered NAIM Prefix a clean pair of heals.

[rmcin626]

Interestingly that apart from the Croft, which is MM, there have been no current amps nominated.

[struth]

Best one ive had was my A1000 mm,mc stage. Expensive, no expense spared amp so youd expect it to be decent though. Ive had a pre with a nice stage in the nakamichi , but probably doesnt count

[Scooby]

Myst Tma3. Interchangeable boards for MM and MC, both were stellar and the MC was something special design-wise in that it auto adjusted to suit your cartridge. Don't ask me how but that's what was reported at the time.

[hifi_dave]

Interestingly that apart from the Croft, which is MM, there have been no current amps nominated.

You have to go some and spend a lot more to find a better phono stage than a Croft.

I've had more than 30 years comparing Croft with all comers and never cease to be amazed at how good they are.

[rmcin626]

You have to go some and spend a lot more to find a better phono stage than a Croft.

I've had more than 30 years comparing Croft with all comers and never cease to be amazed at how good they are.

I would love to try the Croft, but it's MM only, just thought it was interesting that several other nominations were big jap amps and having been looking myself for a new amp with a built in MC phono stage there are not many at my price range

[struth]

I would love to try the Croft, but it's MM only, just thought it was interesting that several other nominations were big jap amps and having been looking myself for a new amp with a built in MC phono stage there are not many at my price range

Can always add a sut or head amp to it. Take up no room and will run straight through the mm. Pick the amp you fancy and leave a 2 or 3 hundred for a nice add on

[rmcin626]

Can always add a sut or head amp to it. Take up no room and will run straight through the mm. Pick the amp you fancy and leave a 2 or 3 hundred for a nice add on

That might be a plan Grant, but would need to buy the Croft on line as they have no dealers up here in the northern wonderland.

[struth]

Dave sells them. Sure he could give you a deal. Nice chap.

[rmcin626]

Dave sells them. Sure he could give you a deal. Nice chap.

Think you might be right Grant, time for a chat with Dave

[Cyreg]

Interestingly that apart from the Croft, which is MM, there have been no current amps nominated.

My integrated LFD LE III/phono also plays very nice (MM but can be changed to MC)

[Yomanze]

My integrated LFD LE III/phono also plays very nice (MM but can be changed to MC)
Kick Ass, natural phono stage.

[bossjw]

Original Nad 3020 still sounding very pleasant...current rega elex and elicit r must be worth a mention