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phono stage help please.

So my Schiid Mani 2 blow up and took my power amp along. 

Fortunately in case of amp it ended on replacing main fuse not so bad deal.

Anyhow Mani 2 is out of picture and I'm looking for suggestions, I'm debating Pass Labs Alph Ono or XP-15 as phono stage. For now I'm running Ortofon 2M Black cartridge in my VP! 1 classic but I'm thinking of replacing it with Hana ML. rest of my system is JBL 4367, Threshold T2 preamp and Threshold S550e power amp. What would be the best configuration for Progressive rock and Electronic ?

Guys I'm open for suggestions but I would like to stay within Pass products new or vintage. Also if anyone can explain me why Hana ML low output is superior to high output cartridge?

 

Cheers 

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@viridian 

 

Yes I found out the issues with Mani 2 the hard way so now I'm looking for something much bette and if possible fully balanced in and out. Pass XP-15 looks good and as far as I heard is more peasant to listen to over updated  XP-17 model.

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I've had the Aleph Ono and the Xono phonostages at different times.  If I were in the position of needing another phonostage I wouldn't hesitate to buy either of them again.  The Xono was a better unit, some of which I'm sure was attributed the the outboard power supply.  They will beat the @#$% out of your Schiid. 

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@nrchy 

 

Awesome ! that king of info is helpful.

I was looking in to Pass XP- 15 and 17, do you have any idea how do they stand up to the Alph Ono ?

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