Taking a look at both models, I would go for the Tavish. No need for another "box" like the Decware, since you need more gain.
Looks like youll have to wait awhile until they get their inventory situation resolved first. Have you checked out the Parks Budgie?
Another value tube phono. With a step up, under $800. The ONLY thing I don't care for with any of them is, they LOOK like DIY projects. When my spending is approaching 1k+, I want whatever to look appealing AND sound good.
As mentioned by Yogiboy, if you can up your budget, the Manley Chinook is very nice.There WAS one yesterday listed just a few bucks more than the Tavish. I demoed a Chinook to compare with my equally priced tubed phono. Very quiet and of course the tube magic that few SS units can approach. If I didn't have a tubed phono already, with a budget up to 2K , the Chinook would be
on my list.
Looks like youll have to wait awhile until they get their inventory situation resolved first. Have you checked out the Parks Budgie?
Another value tube phono. With a step up, under $800. The ONLY thing I don't care for with any of them is, they LOOK like DIY projects. When my spending is approaching 1k+, I want whatever to look appealing AND sound good.
As mentioned by Yogiboy, if you can up your budget, the Manley Chinook is very nice.There WAS one yesterday listed just a few bucks more than the Tavish. I demoed a Chinook to compare with my equally priced tubed phono. Very quiet and of course the tube magic that few SS units can approach. If I didn't have a tubed phono already, with a budget up to 2K , the Chinook would be
on my list.