Thoughts on gsepre versus gsi75 upgrade
Hi all!
I am starting to explore the world of vinyl and I need some opinions on good phono and preamps. I am also using the opportunity to possibly upgrade to an arc based system or preamp. My current system: Mac mini + roon Classe sigma SSP (DAC) Classe ca2300 amp Wilson audio duette 2 I am most likely getting a Linn majik lp12 TT, I love the classic look. I am thinking about three options for phono: 1. Linn uphorik and pass through analog through sigma SSP. Cheaper option but Classe prob won't sound as good. 2. Sell the Classe stuff and get a gsi75. I am a little scared I might want to upgrade again so hesitant on this unless it's awesome and worth it 3. Get a gsepre as phono and preamp and use the Classe sigma SSP as a DAC only. I am leaning towards #3. Any one listened to gsepre? How does it do with a solid state amp? How is it in phono stage? Does it help with digital sources? Any one think the gsi75 is a better bet? Unfortunately it doesn't look like I can demo any of these on my home system so just reading and advice! Alan |
Why do you want to change all that, just to add a turntable? Get a decent phono pre and feed it into your existing preamp. You can always go a different route later, but I think it will sound fine, and won't cost a fortune. Classe is pretty good stuff, I wouldn't toss it all out because I'm adding a turntable.
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Good point, however I am eager to try arc preamp or tubes so it's an opportunity to use wife approval for another component at the same time :)
If the gsepre is not worth the money then I don't mind waiting for something or a better option. |
I edited the post a little but to sum up, I am using this opportunity to possibly also get a good preamp and since I would need a phono stage, the gsepre seemed like a good fit.
Just curious how many people use the gsepre or gsi75 (which is a more drastic change as you mentioned) |
I use an arc sp20 and find it serves very well for all the functions you mentioned. I stream roon through a direct stream dac to it. I use the mc input for my turntable. I use the home theatre pass through to integrate it into 5.1 system when I play multichannel.
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I have heard the Gspre with the GS150 being fed a LP12 Majik TT with Adikt cartridge at a dealers a while back.
It was one of the best demos I had ever heard. The synergy was amazing!!!! |
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