The phono stage of the Audible Illusions, especially the John Curl good etched phono boards are the reason you buy an AI to begin with. You mentioned that you have had it two days, so I am assuming you bought it new, which is not enough time to get acquainted with it. The Zesto is certainly a fine phono in its own right but feel you need to spend some time with your new purchase before second guessing yourself. Enjoy the music
Thinking about a Zesto Andros 1.2 to replace the John Curl PS in my Audible Illusions M3B
I am new to vinyl. Have been putting together a rig for over a year. Woodsong 301, Ortophon 309, Myajima Shalabi, Stealth Hyper Phono, Audible Illusions M3B with the John Curl gold phono board.
This rig has only been playable for 2 days. Surely, most elements need to be broken in. However, I think I now hear the basic sound. Not getting into all elements of my system, I am a SET guy (300B). Believe I am now hearing good sound but also believe I am hearing the SS sound of the Curl phono board. The best analog sound I have heard was at RMAF. A lessor system but a Zesto Andros phono stage. Not only does it look more beautiful than any component I know, it sounds like it looks-rich, musical and beautiful! I kept going back to that Zesto room just to enjoy the Zesto. It was the best sound at the show. And like I said, in a relatively modest system.
Right now, listening to the best recording yet! Harry Belafonte at Carnegie Hall. It sounds great. But I will never forget the lovely sound of the Zesto. Should I pull the trigger and go for an Andros 1.2?
This rig has only been playable for 2 days. Surely, most elements need to be broken in. However, I think I now hear the basic sound. Not getting into all elements of my system, I am a SET guy (300B). Believe I am now hearing good sound but also believe I am hearing the SS sound of the Curl phono board. The best analog sound I have heard was at RMAF. A lessor system but a Zesto Andros phono stage. Not only does it look more beautiful than any component I know, it sounds like it looks-rich, musical and beautiful! I kept going back to that Zesto room just to enjoy the Zesto. It was the best sound at the show. And like I said, in a relatively modest system.
Right now, listening to the best recording yet! Harry Belafonte at Carnegie Hall. It sounds great. But I will never forget the lovely sound of the Zesto. Should I pull the trigger and go for an Andros 1.2?