I used a reflex M for some time, lovely phono stage.
Highly recommended.
Is there any specific model of Graham Slee you are thinking of?
I have a Reflex. The great thing about Graham Slee is that the vast bulk of their manufacturing is on phono stages , they don’t produce a One Size Fits All by combining MC and MM together, you buy a dedicated unit .
From memory for MM they operate at price points between £200 to £900 for MM
A jewel of course, but too much of everything, perhaps…
I upgraded the catridge on this Yamaha Bluetooth player (I wanted wireless if possible) to an ortofon bronze. I was playing it through my unitiqute2/100 combo with Quad 11Ls (first series) which were from 2007, and recently “upgraded” to the B&W 705 S2 speakers. The only major difference I noticed was the cartridge upgrade. It sounds as good/better than streaming. The B&W’s are lovely but truth be told - I don’t hear a major improvement that is worth the expenditure over the Quad 11Ls - I will never admit this at home though
Hi Cheshire,
That’s a really nice sharp photo of your cartridge. It’s well done…
I have had a life long interest in photography, so I notice these things.
What a beautiful machine.
Absolutely beautiful! Enjoy!
Looks great ! - What is the arm please ?
That looks so lovely. The matching cream arm base is an inspired idea.
I am afraid Garrard decks do nothing for me visually. My loss no doubt.
Looks like an Origin Live premium arm. Anything from an Encounter upwards
The 401 was a deck i hankered for back in the day on looks alone!
No idea how they sound, perhaps one day
@Ian:
It’s a “L‘Art du Son Transcription Reference Tonarm” - which is a modified Origin Live Enterprise. The arm is built to Martina Schöner`s specifications to match the Lyra Atlas cart perfectly.
Naim have something special for you. and at a bargain price too.
I have 2 quick related questions for anyone out there with a similar kit (272+250DR).
- What Rega Planar model would you consider to have the SQ on par with what I have now? P6/Ania? P8? (I can only audition Regas )
- What phono would be good enough for the above mentioned? Rega Fono, Aria, Moon 110LP, Naim Stageline?
Thank you kindly.
Hi, @Dan.S. Having loved my c. 2000 Planar3 , and finally upgraded to a P10 1st Gen., I would advise you pick your price point, then buy with confidence. I find all Regas I have used and demoed make their case well at the price.
I’ll bet a new P3 would be pleasing in your system; but a P10 would not be wasted, either.
I had the Fono MM, which I demoed vs the Stageline. I eventually traded the Fono for an Aria, which added MC option. For MM I did not notice a huge difference between the Fono and Aria — Fono MM is very good!
Enjoy!
Nick