[QUOTE=Firebottle;993751]Both can be bettered with judicious modification, as I have done on both of them.[/QUO
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[QUOTE=Firebottle;993751]Both can be bettered with judicious modification, as I have done on both of them.[/QUO
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Although I am aware of the MusicMaster, I have not tried it in my system or auditioned it anywhere else. In terms of cost, it is not inexpensive and finds itself in the area of quite some reputable LOMC cartridges, e.g. Lyra Delos (+ SUT). So, how would the MusicMaster compare with such cartridges (e.g. the Delos)? No clue. Both require a leap of faith.
The Music Maker appears to retail at £740 or so, whilst the Lyra Delos is £1195 + a step up if needed, so not really in the same price bracket.
OK. In that case I would go with a Delos + step up or an Audio Technica of your choice.
The hum and tube rush are about the same level and not an issue. But I expect moving the transformer out into a separate box (Croft 25RS) would definitely be beneficial giving the valves a quieter environment to operate in.
Are there any SUTs that from experience go well with Croft valve phono stages, and what would their cost be (either new or s/h)?
Thanks.