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
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! |
"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. " @macg19 - Who buys used gear @ listing price?😂 I sure don't! Published website price is from 2022. Likely a price bump+tariff(15%) if someone purchased new? Hard to believe no increase since then. Did you buy the new one in the last couple years?
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@tablejockey Not me! I bought the new one May 2025. Any tariff would be added stateside rather than added to Softone's price. |
