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Phono Stage - Gold Note PH -10 & PSU 10 power supply ? or comparable

I'm upgrading my tube ARC pre-amp and looking for your experience with Phono Stage units, please.  Although I've had several pre-amps, I haven't had a pre-amp that's only line stage and a separate phono stage unit. Love my vinyl and have a $5K MC Cartridge Considering Gold Note. Perhaps the PH-10 or PH-5.2 w/respective power supplies.

My TT rig is ~ $14k and considering a ~$20K list pre amp but they're all line stage only.
Is $ 4.5K-$5  a good target price point for a phono stage?
I really don't want to go to $7-10K+ range.
What  is a good price pt. guideline for a better phone stage?
Looking for  recommendations and guidance
Thanks

blue_strat
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dhungana
52 posts
 

Can’t speak to the PH-10 but I have the PH-1000 with the PSU 1250. It sounds great but system synergy does matter. I have a few turntables and my Rega NAIA with Apheta 2 cart does much much better with a matching Rega Aura phonostage. The other TT is. Michell GyroDec with Soundsmith Sussuro cart and that one sounds great on the PH1000. If you can find one used it will be within your budget. 
 

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ericba
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Would be useful to know more about your TT (incl cart for specs) set up and system. synergy may influence your choice. I looked at different options in that price range over the past year and my choice would be the Modwright PH9.0x. Better than the Goldnote IMHO.

z32kerber
168 posts
 

I have the PH-10 and PSU-10 and love them. 

rsf507
2,576 posts
 

I as well have been using the PH-10 for many years and can't find any faults. Over that time I've tried different cartridges and the PH-10 is just so flexible, can always find the correct setting. 

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