Developing A Short List For A Phono Stage
Current phono stages are a Esoteric E-03 that has a Transfiguration Audio Proteus and Kiseki Blackheart Gen 1 going into it. Second phono stage is a deluxe Pete Millet with a HO Benz Micro Glider going into it.
I have a Denon DP75 and DP80 getting ready to be used. One cartridge is a Sumiko Blackbird Lo, the second one is not picket out yet, but will be a LOMC most likely.
My preamp has only one set of XLR inputs available now.
So the phono stage should have 2 inputs, and XLR outputs.
I do not mind shopping the used market. I need a quality phono stage, but does not need to be a flagship model, as these two tables are nice but not my reference ones. Well the DP80 could be one once done, so maybe I rebalance the system after that.
Have any candidates that meet these parameters?
One of these might work for you: Pro-Ject Phono Box RS2: https://www.project-audio.com/en/product/phono-box-rs2/ I have one of these, and am very happy with it. It has 2 sets of inputs (one is XLR) and 2 sets of outputs (one is XLR). Austin Audio Works Black Swan (may be out of stock): https://austinaudioworks.com/black-swan/#BlackSwanDescription It has 3 sets of RCA inputs (MM x2, MC x1) and 2 sets of outputs (one is XLR).
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