Brad6260
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For self serving applications I am referring to adding budget phono pre amps to entry or mid level systems.
Example: I have a Yamaha CR-820 receiver which is supposed to have a pretty decent phono pre amp section.
In reading up it appears worthwhile add on units can be bought pretty cheap say under $150.00.
So my question is whats the tipping point when adding an external unit is justified and gets you noticeably better sound quality in this type system level ?
To throw another twist into the discussion if I were to replace the CR 820 I am looking at new Yamaha integrated amps like a
A-S501 so how would my question apply in this application?
Thanks
Example: I have a Yamaha CR-820 receiver which is supposed to have a pretty decent phono pre amp section.
In reading up it appears worthwhile add on units can be bought pretty cheap say under $150.00.
So my question is whats the tipping point when adding an external unit is justified and gets you noticeably better sound quality in this type system level ?
To throw another twist into the discussion if I were to replace the CR 820 I am looking at new Yamaha integrated amps like a
A-S501 so how would my question apply in this application?
Thanks