I completely agree with Scott on the results from modding an 834P. It will be very close to, and in some ways better than, an Aesthetix Rhea. (I've owned both of these.)
The one drawback with the 834p is the stepups. This is not a huge deal because you could always run a quality stepup in front of the 834p.
If you do start looking for a replacement I would suggest seeking a phono stage with a FET MC gain stage. This is much better than using stepups.
The one drawback with the 834p is the stepups. This is not a huge deal because you could always run a quality stepup in front of the 834p.
If you do start looking for a replacement I would suggest seeking a phono stage with a FET MC gain stage. This is much better than using stepups.