Has anyone heard the Sumiko


My new integrated amplifier does not have a built in phono stage, so I need an external unit that will support a low output MC cartridge. The Sumiko is inexpensive and looks good on paper, but no one seems to have any experience with it. Any opinions would be appreciated.
rsachek

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Marakanetz, I recently purchased a demo Monolithic PS-1 for $300 and I can't belive how much "presicion and detailability" I'm getting. It's hooked on one end to my 'new' Melos SHA-3 hybrid preamp and on the other end to my infamous modified Technics 1200 w/Ortofon X5 MC(2 mV). I do not have the outboard PS but the unit it's plugged to a Tice A/V Solo conditioner. Bass is stunningly visceral, highs are detailed yet extremely musical. Soundstage is very good, too! The analog rig humiliates my Cambridge D300SE/Soundtream DAC-1 combo.

You and I are pretty much along the same lines. Just that you bought the wrong turntable...