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Hi all. I am potentially looking for an all-rounder to pair with my Da Vinci Grandezza 12", on a TW Raven AC. I have a Kondo IO-m which is likely going to Japan for some work. The idea is to get an all-rounder. At this stage, considering everything (of course the Da Vinci cart - but never met anyone who has owned one), so all suggestions are welcome. Synergy with the arm is critical (not changing arms). Phono at this stage is unclear, but am auditioning a Nagra VPS and enjoying it.

Many thanks in advance.
hatari

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thuchan
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try the Zyx UNIverse, a perfect match wih the Grandezza 12"

best & fun only - Thuchan
thuchan
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the Kondo IO-m is also a match winner with the Grandezza. you may look foward to its return...
thuchan
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agree Glai but the PC1 is a real looser against all these alternatives

best & fun only - Thuchan
thuchan
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Mesael, I do use the A90, one of the best latest designs!
thuchan
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Rockitman, good music taste!
thuchan
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good input Hatari. The Kondo needs a very well matched SUT, e.g. the SFZ KSL using the 1 Ohm input or another very fine inbuilt SUT. I like some MMs too but they will never, never ever reach a well adjusted Kondo IO-m in the right chain. This is for sure!

best & fun only - Thuchan
thuchan
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Dear Raul,

if you ever have tested the Kondo IO-m in a pure Kondo chain, meaning Kondo KSL SFz and Kondo M7 as I do and as Roy Gregory has described it in a very good way as the "Kondo artillery" you would no go for the active high gain phono stage or something may be wrong with you :-)

This is real excellence! believe me or not. I invited you many times but you prefer living your philosophy which is ok for me.

best & fun only - Thuchan
thuchan
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Dear Raul,

you are a MM afficinado and I am a MC afficinado. As simple as that.
Nothing wrong about it and we both will enjoy.
On MMs the opinions vary too as you have seen on the MM thread and among my 10 MMs (you have much more I guess) there are some (!) other audio friends assessing my units as their favourites. It is just a matter of taste.

best & fun only - Thuchan
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