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Phono Stage with XLR outs
Taking another stab at vinyl after about a year break. Not going too fancy but would like a phono stage with both RCA and XLR outputs. My amp, Boulder 866, only accepts XLR. I do have a set of Cardas adapters but thinking to do it right.
Budget - under $1500 used or new.
Table - Clearaudio Concept with Hana ML moving coil cartridge.
Not trying to compete with my Meitner MA3i digital front end. Just looking for good natural presentation.
Contenders - Pro-Ject DS3 B, Black Ice Audio Fusion, McIntosh MP100
Any other candidates that I should consider?
OP You might also consider Darlington Lab's MP7B or MP8B, < $1K. They come with RCA jacks but can be wired to XLR with internal jumper setting. I heard their previous model, very natural presentation - organic while being expressive - to a point that if it were to resolve just a bit better with more depth separation, it could have replaced the Pass XONO (recapped) used as reference at that time. The current model should be an improvement, but I don't have chance to hear it just yet. BTW Skoll is super quiet, even quieter than XONO when used with Linn Akiva ( same voltage level as your Hana ML). |
Found a deal on Whest Two.2 and decided to give it a shot. |
Looking forward to hearing your impressions with Whest in your system. Given your system, you will likely move up from Hana ML to Blue or Red. I went from Hana ML + Thorens TD124 to Red + SME 15AV and Etsuro Bordeaux + Garrard 301 (heavily modified). Enjoy the analog journey and have fun collecting more records 😊 |
Thanks @lalitk I’m still getting the Clearaudio Concept table that I bought used to its best operational state. I addressed most issues. Ordering a new belt. By the way for those who need a temporary solution for a stretched TT belt that causes speed issues - boil it in water for 2 minutes. No need to season it unless you plan on eating it. Anyways…I have a McIntosh MP100 now on loan from a friend. Impressive phono stage! |