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11-04-09
Right off the bat, this is all highly subjective, and based ... Kurt_tank
11-04-09
Agree with kurt tank, highly subjective and debateable. the ... Nkj
11-04-09
Analogue playback is as volatile as speakers. so it's tier 1 ... Marakanetz
11-05-09
I think there is more of a continuum than strict tiers - imo ... Jtimothya
11-05-09
Where would you guys place the linto? Stratguy
11-05-09
i would also add to the top teir the allnic h 3000, with it ... Logenn
11-05-09
Doshi alaap, tier 1+. oh! sorry. the alaap is not on your li ... Dan_ed
11-05-09
Those of you judging the rhea,are you using the latest " ... Mred
11-05-09
I am reluctant to "rate" any particular product -- ... Larryi
11-05-09
Nice to see all the recomendations for whest ;) Rap_hawthorn
11-05-09
Take a listen to the vas 1 pre-amp. as all have commented, ... Buconero117
11-05-09
I haven't heard what many here would consider "top tier ... Dodgealum
11-05-09
Thank you for your responses. one thing i have noticed, that ... Pedrillo
11-05-09
Logenn, can you compare the sonic qualities of the lamm lp2 ... Jj2468
11-06-09
Not sure about top tier, but in my system the manley steelhe ... Tom_hankins
11-06-09
Pedrillo, a lot of fine phono stages listed here, but, i wo ... Larryi
11-06-09
I owned a manley steelhead until i got my mcintosh c2300, th ... Tjnif
11-06-09
I would probably suggest adding the hagerman trumpet to the ... Ptmconsulting
11-06-09
Add a new one to the list paul hynes phono for those that h ... Musicfile
11-06-09
hmmm are you splitting between mm & mc phono stages? ... Downunder
11-06-09
Add zanden 1200 mk 2 (or 3) to the list. in my book surely a ... Nilthepill
11-06-09
I have had quite a few phono stages over the years in my sys ... Radicalsteve
11-06-09
First tier class a asr basis exclusive 2010 or any prior v ... Fm540i
11-07-09
one of my audiobuddies owned a asr basis exclusive. he so ... Downunder
11-07-09
Anyone heard the wavestream kinetics phono stage? Aoliviero
11-07-09
I tried ear 324 and asthetix rhea with my asr ii exclusive. ... Suteetat
11-08-09
Jj2482, the lamm with westerm electric nos 417's is splendi ... Logenn
11-08-09
Aoliviero, i have owned the lamm, steelhead, a ... Lula
11-08-09
Tom evans would probably be here as well like the groove x o ... Nolitan
11-10-09
I'm been running the wavestream kinetics phono stage and pre ... Gerrym5
11-12-09
So would it be safe to say these are in the top tier? aesthe ... Pedrillo
11-12-09
Dear pedrillo: i don't know what precise information you are ... Rauliruegas
11-12-09
Raul, thanks for asking. i am about to make a purchase of a ... Pedrillo
11-12-09
Raul, how many stages do you have in the essential and how ... Perrew
11-12-09
Dear perrew: two independent stages configured as need it: 2 ... Rauliruegas
11-13-09
Raul, thank you for answering. when you say i can have 80db ... Perrew
11-13-09
Dear perrew: remember that the essential 3160 is a phonoline ... Rauliruegas
11-16-09: Aceboympk
Analog setup:
- Dynavector Te Kaitora (not Rua)
www.needledoctor
- Avid Diva II
www.musicdirect
- Origin Live Encounter Mk2 arm
Amp: Yamamoto A-08S
www.6moons
Linstage Pre-amp: Canary CA-903
www.6moons
Currently I have a Canary CA-401 phono stage that I enjoy a lot, but I'm looking for a more quiet phono stage. In fact, dead quiet would be great.
Most knowledgeable Agon members suggest matching the phono stage based on components and preferences, so I listed my components hoping you guys can help.
My budget is between $1k-$2k. Because of my amp and line stage being tube based, I'm REALLY needing a dead quiet phono stage without sacrificing performance. I want a little more speed, focus and tightness, without diminishing the soundstage, range or textures of the Canary.
I'm sure there are trade offs, but I'd appreciate some suggestions. I read through all of the phono stages listed in everyone's post so I have some more information. But, synergy is really important when it comes to matching components directly. The Canary is great, but a little too noisy with the rest of my tube gear and I think balancing out my tube gear with a SS phono MAY be the way to go, instead of overemphasizing the "tube" sound with everything being tubes. Make sense?
Thanks,
Mark
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11-16-09
2nd hand pass xono - perfect choice Downunder
11-16-09
Pedrillo, i have the whest 30rdt, which i utilize with a vp ... Ebe
12-12-09
Aceboympk i was going through a similar search and finally ... Samhar
12-26-09
Would like to add the tron seven to this list! awesome phono ... Nolitan
12-27-09
Another vote for the tron seven! top class sound, great buil ... Topoxforddoc
12-27-09
i have the whest audio ps30 rdt too.. with tw acoustic rave ... Curio
12-29-09
Don't agree phono stages are the most critical component in ... Jimpcn
12-30-09
My ranking - (1) phono (2) cart (3) tonearm/wire (4) tt t ... Shsohis
01-17-10
Has anyone heard the walker audio reference phono second edi ... Krc
01-23-10
Hey curio, thanks for quoting me in your response! i'm sitt ... Ebe
02-11-10
If one is serious about the goal of having a hi fidelity, hi ... Vertigo
02-12-10
02-11-10: vertigo ......and no component should be overlooke ... Audiofeil
02-24-10
I think it is fair to say that my opinion that no one item s ... Vertigo
02-26-10
Vertigo, i partially agree. i say that for a reason, here's ... Pedrillo
03-15-10
Anyone have information about the new parasound jc-3? for $ ... Dodgealum
03-27-10
aesthetix io alaap mkii allnic h3000 asr exclusive atma-sph ... Pedrillo
03-27-10
John curl is being john curl, that's a positive, ringing out ... Gerrym5
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