hi I am in the market for a better phono stage, I just got into vinyl recently and am using an ear834 deluxe. I was at someone's show room the past weekend with my phono stage to compare to his and at first for me the sound of my ear and his martinson from germany at $7000.00 sounded the same, but on closer listening I noticed his phono got me more into the music like as if I was hearing it live which is what I am after obviously. I want my system to be more revealing and lifelike. And so I was wondering how do you like the xono? Is it approaching the best of what is out there?
Looking for phono stage recommendations
I have recently ordered a Sota Cosmos, with a Tri-Planar VII arm and a ZYX Airy 3 cartridge. A friend of mine is interested in my Pass Labs Aleph Ono phono, so that leaves me with nothing (thanks a lot Paul)to use for my new frontend.
Several friends have made recommendations. The Pass Labs X-ono, the Manley Steelhead, ZYX phonostage, and a Supratek(?) have been recommended. The Zanden and Boulder are out of my price range, so don't bother...
Are there any other phonostages that I should consider. I don't have a preference of Solid State vs Tube.
I have used and/or heard the Krell KPA and KPE already and they're not really in the running. Not that there's anything wrong with them, they are very good, I'm just looking for something better.
I want something quiet that will work for low output cartidges.
HEEEEELP!
Several friends have made recommendations. The Pass Labs X-ono, the Manley Steelhead, ZYX phonostage, and a Supratek(?) have been recommended. The Zanden and Boulder are out of my price range, so don't bother...
Are there any other phonostages that I should consider. I don't have a preference of Solid State vs Tube.
I have used and/or heard the Krell KPA and KPE already and they're not really in the running. Not that there's anything wrong with them, they are very good, I'm just looking for something better.
I want something quiet that will work for low output cartidges.
HEEEEELP!