Phonostage for Rega P10
I’m using Gold Note PH-10 with PSU-10 in my system, this phono stage is great if you have a lot of cartridges or at least two tonearms/turntables (like myself), you can connect two MC or two MM at the same time, or MC and MM. It is more flexible for LOMC cartridges with all the loading options and gain options. If you have just 1 cartridge you don’t need a phono stage like Gold Note in my opinion. |
@chakster I respectfully disagree regarding the PH10. Yes if you only own 1 cartridge now it's still a wonderful piece but us audiofools are always experimenting with things including cartridges so given the PH10's flexibility I think it's a great choice. PS: The NVO sonically is still the better choice I for one have never had a tube issue |
For one cartridge JLTi mk4 or mk5 is much better phono stage than Gold Note PH-10 which is not cheap at all with PSU-10 (power supply). If the budget is not the issue then unused 2nd input on PH-10 (and digital interface) is what you extra pay for. JLTi Phono stage with one input with gain switch and optional RCA plug load resistors will cost less ($890 / AU$1490)), but the sound is even better. No limits with RCA plug load resistors for LOMC (better than Gold Note). The JLTi can be modified by the manufacturer and after this mod MM cartridge can be unloaded (100k Ohm instead of 47kOhm), you can't do that with Gold Note. |
I have the Rega P10 with Apheta 3 cartridge. I’m using it with a Luxman EQ-500 vacuum tube phonostage and I love it. I replaced the stock tubes with some NOS Brimars and current production Gold Lions. It sounds great and it offers a lot of flexibility. I got a dealer demo in mint condition for almost 50% off. It’s quieter than the SS Rega Aria that it replaced and sounds a lot better. |
