Anyone tried Budgie Hybrid?

[forgetcolor]

I'm looking for a new phono stage and am considering the Parks Audio Budgie Hybrid. Anyone tried one of these? It has a ton of loading options which would be good for both my DV 10x5 HOMC and my Nagaoka MM.

 

[AvFan]

I don't think the Hybrid has been out all that long but hopefully an AKer has tried it. I have the regular Budgie and I like it. I think it has the most flexible built in loading of just about and preamp out there.

 

[hifitommy]

here is the vincent pho 700 that does BOTH mm & mc for less. that's what i would try first.

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=VIPHO700

 

[AvFan]

The Vincent looks nice in particular with the separate power supply but OP mentioned loading flexibility and the Vincent is fixed for both MC (100ohm) and MM (47k ohm). Did I miss something about the Vincent?

 

[forgetcolor]

Hey everyone. Yes, wanted loading flexibility for MM and HOMC. I bit the bullet and ordred the Budgie, so will report back once I've had some time with it.