Clearaudio ref phono - any reviews or comments?


i have about a 3k credit with a store and can get a clearaudio ref phono for that price (it's the only phonostage they have i'm interested in) or i can just spend the 3k elsewhere.

anyone have experience with this product? if i had 3k in cash i'd go find a counterpoint sa-9 but since it's eather the clearaudio ref phono or no phono amp at all i'm tempted to go for it.

any comments are welcome.

oh yeah...hey, to everybody.

thanks.
kublakhan

Showing 1 response by audiomax

I have a client that's looking for same piece as you are.I'm being told by our Clearaudio's US Distributor Musical Surroundings that the Reference phono stage is not available in the US (it means they don't bring it in) but I'm not sure if your dealer can special order one for you. May be a good start is to have your dealer to contact Musical Surroundings and arrange to get one from Germany. I also heard that Clearaudio is working on a new phono stage that supposes to be better than the current Reference one. Other option in that price range is the Herron VTPH MC phono stage which I thought is outstanding for the sub 3k range. Good luck.