Analysis Plus Silver Apex RCA vs. what? (Used)
I’m exploring taking my phono stage ICs up a notch and these came to mind as there are a couple on the used market under $500 and I’m also wanting to shorten the length to clean things up.
I’m currently using Zavfino Fusion connecting a Sutherland Little Loco to a T+A integrated. Cart is MSL Platinum.
No complaints with the ZF’s, just curious and heard good things about Analysis Plus.
Not looking to spend more than $500 used at the moment. Any other suggestions?
Thanks!
Unfortunately I don’t have any experience with the Zavfino Fusion, I can’t draw any direct comparisons. Pending on cartridge, I have great success with Silver Apex, Townshend F1, and XLO Signature 3. Apex is more airy and slightly upfront. F1 is very transparent and direct. It’s like no wire between tonearm and preamp. XLO sounds close to F1 but slightly behind in transparency. My current fav is Townshend F1. Setup is The Lyra Kleos on VPI Table. |
Thanks @mosler666 I bought a used set of Silver Apex this morning 0.5 m for $380 The F1's look interesting, I didn't know Townsend makes cables. I'll let you know how they compare against the Zavfino's, which are a bargain IMO - partly because they only sell direct. |
