As a charter member of the "Lets keep chasing the best analog tone and sound" club, I decided to try a new phono pre. I have been using the Angle Audio Ref, Which I like. I switch carts often, Moving Iron/coil/magnet, And have had my eye on this unit for awhile.
Due it's cost, It was not to be due to budget. When Music Direct reduced it to $399, I finally pulled the trigger. After about 40hrs of play, I can say, It sounds very smooth, And attenuated a rig that can be on the bright side. It's a very heavy unit for it's size, And set up is a cinch.
If you use different carts, Or want to fine tune on-the-fly, Give this a try. Will this end the never ending search, Who knows, I can say I think this is a keeper.
Reviewed/Tested with;
Bridged Carver M500t's
Pioneer HPM 100/900's(drivers)
Beringer EQ
MCS 6602/Pickering VX15/Shure M95SAS/Grado Black 8mz
Tunes
Maxell-- Classical Sampler
Pink Floyd--Wish You Were Here
Metallica--Black Album
Yes--The Yes Album
Due it's cost, It was not to be due to budget. When Music Direct reduced it to $399, I finally pulled the trigger. After about 40hrs of play, I can say, It sounds very smooth, And attenuated a rig that can be on the bright side. It's a very heavy unit for it's size, And set up is a cinch.
If you use different carts, Or want to fine tune on-the-fly, Give this a try. Will this end the never ending search, Who knows, I can say I think this is a keeper.
Reviewed/Tested with;
Bridged Carver M500t's
Pioneer HPM 100/900's(drivers)
Beringer EQ
MCS 6602/Pickering VX15/Shure M95SAS/Grado Black 8mz
Tunes
Maxell-- Classical Sampler
Pink Floyd--Wish You Were Here
Metallica--Black Album
Yes--The Yes Album
