Ah, ok. I have the AT 1240 (and helped my brother set up his 120, and got my friend's 240 situated), so I'm 100% confident that there are a lot of preamps out there that do a much nicer job than the Audio-Technicas do - I'm inclined to think there may have been other factors at play than just the pre that made you unenthused with the sound from the Pluto, which should sound better than an AT built-in hands down. Don't know much about the Sony but I'm not surprised the one that is designed for digital transfer (the link you provided) would have a nice, clean sound.
All your gear is going to be moving magnet carts, so you needn't fear tinkering at all - everything is compatible.
Regardless of any of that, though, if it's what's pleasing to your ear, it's the right choice.
All your gear is going to be moving magnet carts, so you needn't fear tinkering at all - everything is compatible.
Regardless of any of that, though, if it's what's pleasing to your ear, it's the right choice.
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