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  Stand out phono stages
This topic has been started before by others and myself as well, maybe too many times, but it is worth revisiting since the source is so very important!
So far I have had the pleasure to enjoy two worthy phono stages: the EAR 834p and the JLTI.
I have to admit they are spectacular. Obviously the record and all the equipment downstream play a role in the sound heard. In some cases I prefer the JLTI and in other cases the EAR. But neither out do the other dramatically.
What phono preamps outshine others by a big margin, those that can be considered the last phono preamp ever needed.
Pedrillo  (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

11-17-07
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02-20-11   Hi andromeda, lamm posted on audiomarkt is my one. will sell ...   Heradot

02-23-11   Dear andromeda, i had the nagra but only for a short while. ...   Thuchan

03-02-11   Coincident statement phono stage. astonishing! from an ex-ow ...   Divo

03-08-11   Goatwuss, when you compared the basis and ps audio gcph, di ...   Manitunc

03-09-11   I am intrigued about the statement made regarding the coinci ...   Pedrillo

03-09-11   Now after having posted here about 3 to 4 years ago, i still ...   Detlof

03-11-11   I've owned the atmasphere mp3,the phd, and now the steelhead ...   Lacee

05-23-11   I have just acquired an audia flight phono stage and, boy, i ...   Ianman

05-23-11   "goatwuss, when you compared the basis and ps audio gc ...   Goatwuss

05-27-11   I'm extremely happy with mine. i had joe fratus do the upda ...   Dhcod

05-28-11   Sorry, it's an art audio vinyl one.   Dhcod

05-29-11   I have owned several high end phono stages and the one that ...   Analoganimal555

06-06-11   Another vote for the steelhead, vastly improved by installat ...   Car123

07-11-11   Fwiw, prior to my current setup i had an ear 324 which i tho ...   Mikesmith

07-12-11: Rockitman
Who own's an FM Acoustics phono stage ? If so, what about the model that de-clicks/de-crackles ? Can it actually do it w/o any sonic degradation ? (Resolution Series 223 PhonoMaster)

Resolution Series 222-MKIII
Resolution Series FM 122 MKII
How much are these guys ($$$) ?

Are they the state of the art, bar none ?

Rockitman  (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)


07-12-11   Check audiogon for sale ads. you're already here, so why no ...   Lewm

07-12-11: Rockitman
Thanks Lewm..interestingly (while at work)I can view and post in the discussion forum but the buy sell area is inaccessible(websensed)...go figure. I like getting paid researching audio gear while at work so that at home (on my dime), I can spend more time listening...LOL

I am trying to narrow my ref phono stage candidates down. The contenders:

FM Acoustics
Manley Steelhead
Pass Labs XP-25

Rockitman  (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)


07-13-11: Rockitman
Looking at the intro FM Acoustics model on a couple of 4 sale ads, I have to admit I'm a bit disappointed at the power supply...nothing more than a plastic DC black box attached to a rudimentary lamp power cord. Very disappointing for $10K.

I suppose the Allnic Reference H-3000 must be considered too. I nicely priced used one is for sale here.

Decisions.....

Rockitman  (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)


07-14-11   I sold my allnic h-3000 to move to the whest audio mc ref v ...   Dcarol

07-14-11: Rockitman
07-14-11: Dcarol
I sold my Allnic H-3000 to move to the Whest Audio MC REF V MK4. The Whest is SOOO much better! The Allnic is just far too smooth like the other phono units in their range.


Hi Dcarol. That is a most interesting SS option. I see elusivedisc has them in stock...$20K...yowsa...pretty pricey. I do wonder how it stacks up against Pass Labs XP-25 which is close to half the price...I saw your mini review here:
forum.audiogon

Definately food for thought, but I don't see how a demo would be possible. Not sure I have the stomach to drop $20K w/o hearing on in my system first. Thanks for your input.

Chris

Rockitman  (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)


08-12-11   I don't often participate in these forums, but would like to ...   Analogheaven

08-17-11   The ps audio gcph is a great performer for the money. i perf ...   Neumannu87

08-18-11   I have owned the einstein the turntable's choice phono stage ...   Fcrowder

08-18-11   I replaced a psa gcph with an ear 324 (both run balanced-out ...   Zaikesman

08-18-11   The experience music kahn lcr phono stage is the best i've e ...   Jazdoc

08-19-11   As good as the ear 324 is, the einstein turntable's choice b ...   Shsohis

09-09-11   I had the latest steelhead and a psa gcph in my studio for s ...   Duaneadam

09-13-11   Duanedam: i have no experience with the steelhead, but based ...   Zaikesman

09-14-11   My asr mini basis exclusive sounds about 50% better than the ...   Goatwuss

09-20-11   Hi jazdoc, can you tell us more about your experience music ...   No_regrets

10-03-11   No-regrets, sorry for the slow response. what can i add? ...   Jazdoc

10-30-11   I usually don't count very much on the recommendation of mag ...   Thuchan

10-30-11   Thuchan , have you ever compared/heard the convergent legen ...   Andromedaaudio

10-30-11   Andromedaaudio, not yet but heard only good things about the ...   Thuchan

10-31-11   Thuchan, a freind has a da vinci grandezza 12" / kondo ...   Dev

11-01-11   Dev, okay when it comes to a full chain your two preferences ...   Thuchan

11-01-11   Thuchan, sweet pces, x-mas is right around the corner and i ...   Dev

11-16-11   Dev, xmas is always. what present are you making yourself... ...   Thuchan

11-24-11   Speaking of the holidays, i'm going from a surprising good l ...   Kene2110

11-24-11   The allic h3000 and new h3000v even better,used to test our ...   Ttweights

11-25-11   Nothing worse than a shameless manufacturer shilling his own ...   Audiofeil

11-25-11   I do not sell allnic bill - hammertone does i am just a user ...   Ttweights

11-28-11   I recently (3 months ago) bought the new doge "clarity& ...   Emorrisiv

11-29-11   Ttweights, audiofeil is just keeping you on your toes. don't ...   Atmasphere

11-30-11   I feel like at the level of phono stage we are all talking a ...   Dhcod

12-01-11   Imho i don't understand why anyone would have tube power amp ...   Emorrisiv

12-01-11   a classic example of applying a band-aid instead of addressi ...   Dougdeacon

12-01-11   i agree, base a system on its strengths rather than using t ...   Atmasphere

12-01-11: Rockitman
if it hasn't been mentioned yet.... Pass Labs XP-25, definately a stand out phono stage.
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12-03-11   Rockitman, a strong second on that. it ain't cheap but a ste ...   Dgad


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