End Game Phono Preamp (tube)

@atmasphere no, i dont have to do polling because its already been done. the sample is already taken for me, and all i had to do is read the english language feedback and polls that are out there already. its not a huge sample. the opinions congregate in discrete intervals. 

im not sure of the exact topology of yours, but,  mc phono stages are mm RIAA phono amps with a built-in headamp (additional gain stage at the front with loading, be it opamp or jfet or whatever). 

as with all real-world norms, there are real world exceptions. 



 

Greetings 

There are a lot of great sounding phono preamps out there. Best of luck in your search.

My main phono preamp is a Aesthetix IO Eclipse, with 1 power supply .To my ears a really sweet sound.  No problem driving low output MC cartridges that I have.

The IO will drive my very low output Denon DL-S1 cartridge (0.15mv) with ease. I usually use a SUT with the DL-S1 going into a SS phono drive, but the IO sounds sweeter. I haven’t use the DL-S1 in a few years, it’s a very nice cartridge, but I prefer my other cartridges more.

Joe Nies
 

@sksos1 -  NVO is still in business they never had a website. 

Not having a website puts a huge damper on researching, sales, and reviews. Maybe NVO wants small about of sales and manufacturing of units like Decware who’s overloaded 3yrs out. Reminds me to get on their waitlist list for my foray into low watt tube midrange magic while keeping a lid on tube rolling expenditures.

NVO SPA-One SE 14 tubed phono - Wow, they’re up to version 14 from the last published version 2? 

I can recommend audio research phono stages.  I have an old Ref 2SE model that was bought 2nd hand a very good price.  Easy to change the tubes yourself and nothing super exotic

Another vote for Modwright PH9.0 XT, Zesto Andros II also a good option. Definitely not a fan of SUT. Too difficult to match cartridge and no versatility.