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Reddit mentions of Musical Fidelity LX2-LPS MM/MC Phono Preamp (Black)
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- Musical Fidelity LX2-LPS MM/MC Phonostage (Black)
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 3.937 Inches |
| Length | 3.937 Inches |
| Weight | 0.661386786 Pounds |
| Width | 3.937 Inches |
Stylus upgrade: Ortofon Stylus 20 $149 or LP Gear stylus for Ortofon OM-30 OM30 cartridge $129.
Better and less cost cartridge upgrade: NAGAOKA MP-110H MP cartridge with Shell $87. Just the cartridge is usually $129. Remove the cartridge from the headshell, install on Orbit tonearm and do a cartridge alignment.
Speakers usually offer the most sound quality improvement for the buck. Consider passive speakers with an amp or receiver. Do you also use the setup with a TV?
What is your speaker upgrade budget?
Check out r/BudgetAudiophile for generally under $1000.
After you upgrade your speakers: Phono preamp upgrade. Your Pluto is a decent starter entry level. I like the Schiit Mani a bit better but probably not worth switching but it does add adjustable gain settings. Maybe try a Hagerman Bugle3 $189 or if you DIY, Muffsy DIY Phono Kit. On sale, Musical Fidelity LX2 LPS Phono Preamplifier $199 or Vincent PHO 8 $299. If you use headphones and don't have a headphone amp already, Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Stage / Headphone Amplifier or Cambridge Audio Duo MM/MC Phono Preamplifier with Headphone Amp.