Currently I’m using a GS phonostage (see my equipment list in my profile) and want to upgrade and improve. Budget £1000. Used ok. MC only.
Which one should I look at please?
You could try a Stageline with its own dedicated HiCap. If both are pre-loved, it should come in under £1k.
I noticed a big improvement on my Stageline when powering off a dedicated HiCap rather than taking power from the 282.
Gold note ph10.
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I use the Vertere Phono-1, it’s MC and MM, it works really well between my Roksan TMS and my NAC52.
Lehmann Decade?
Another vote for the Vertere which I upgraded to from a Rega Aria earlier this year, itself no slouch, though it has a touch more background noise. I use it with a well-spec’d LP12/250/282 and it’s a good match.
The Gold Note ph-10 is a brilliant option.
Also the Gold Note ph-1 & psu-1 (which I’m using) is another great option,but you have to search for remaining units,due to be discontinued.
I strongly suggest Gold Note,as I tried multiple phono preamps before,mostly Project Audio & the difference is huge.
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I’d also put a Cyrus Signature Phono Stage on your list, you’d probably find one in budget. Great in itself but you could add PSU at a later date which gags further improvement.
I’m considering replacing my 20+ year old Linn phono stage which cost £1000+ at the time.
Can a £1000 phono-amp compete now or do I need to go far higher up the path?
Any views on Tom Evans phono stages? Superlines? Sadly very hard to compare locally these days.
I would audition a Lejonklou Entity 1.1 if you can. Amazing performance for the price. 1600Uk 2695US
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I remember seeing somewhere in the System Pictures thread that someone had some equipment that was cylindrical in shape. Very unique. Anyone might know what brand that is?
About 20 years ago and rather average even then.
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