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

@tablejockey  The guy selling the model 4 is trying to get 100% of his money back ($800)  on a used device. List is not $900. It is $650 + $150 expedited shipping to the USA. 

@tomic601 Exactly and why not. Not an expensive exercise. @lalitk told me about the model 4 and said he preferred it over his $9K Allnic. So I bought one and thanked him.

@78sman I'm intrigued by Zesto, so maybe one day but I'd need to compare in my system before I'd change to a much more expensive phono stage.  

@tomic601 I have an extra Model 4 I bought used, initially. It has a faint hum but sounds great otherwise. Rather than mess around with repairing I just bought a new one after speaking with the owner who said 100% the hum is a fault somewhere, probably just a loose ground. I was planning on sending it to Japan to get fixed and then resell it, but shipping is $175 so I’m reluctant to do that. 

I moved from the PH10 to a Mcintosh and now a Sim Moon 310LP and the Moon is well above the other two. If you can find one used they are in the $2k range, new not much more.

If you want to spend more move up the line ie 610LP (I think around $7k new) but that maybe out of your price range, used should be in there and its a stellar phono stage. 

@macg19  Lal is the best and we share a deep love and appreciation for all things Core Audio Design. I’ve got a fantastic tech in Santa Monica - Steve used to helm Avatar Engineering - USaa Accuphase service for many years - could send it his way ?

best to ALL seeking better sound 

@tomic601 Cool, and yes I'd appreciate an intro to Steve!