Hi Brookjoo - not out of line at all, I appreciate the feedback. :)
However, I am going to go with a VPI Classic with a Sumiko Blackbird, and a PS Audio GCPH phono pre.
I don't want to go integrated at this point (hence picking up the monoblocks) - so the next step, which I'll hold off on for a few months, will be a replacement for the Nova (likely a standalone preamp and a standalone DAC - then the Nova can take over bedroom duties). But for now, I'm all set.
Thanks for everyone's help!
However, I am going to go with a VPI Classic with a Sumiko Blackbird, and a PS Audio GCPH phono pre.
I don't want to go integrated at this point (hence picking up the monoblocks) - so the next step, which I'll hold off on for a few months, will be a replacement for the Nova (likely a standalone preamp and a standalone DAC - then the Nova can take over bedroom duties). But for now, I'm all set.
Thanks for everyone's help!