2. analog
  3. 129346-1783

Phono amp as good as Shindo Aurieges phono section

I have recently , while having my Shindo Aurieges worked on, installed a Tortuga LDR in place of the Shindo. I am surprised that I like the Tortuga a lot. I want to get a Phono amp, at least equivalent to the Aurieges, so I can compare them when the Aurieges is back, and I am missing my analog fix.

I have a Allnic A1500, 300b amp, so the logical choice , to me, is the Allnic 1201. Any recommendations or thoughts appreciated!

 I have an Acoustic Signature table ,with a Trans- Fi tonearm.
acman3

Showing 2 responses by fjn04

fjn04
1,561 posts
 
How were you using the Aurieges. Were you using an SUT? What's your analog front end? It would be helpful to mention your price range for a phono stage. I believe the Allnic entry level unit is $3K
fjn04
1,561 posts
 
An interesting scenario may be to have an Aesthetix Rhea on hand when you get your Aurieges back. You would get two very different perspectives with the Rhea design having no Step up device. That's very uncommon for a tube based phono stage. I can only think of a few companies that do not use Step ups.... Manley, Atmasphere, and Tempo Electric are the others that come to mind. I believe a Rhea is $4500 retail.
More to discover