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Looking for phono stage recommendations....tubes!
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Posted on January 10, 2017 at 10:45:29 | ||
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Want to upgrade to a different phono stage, something completely free of harshness. I originally wanted one with MC options but I might be settling down with my Grado The Reference Reference for a while, so MM would be ok. Current ones I am considering are the Cornet 3, Transcendent, Pro-Ject tube box DS, and the Reduction/Eros/Seduction. This will replace a Bugle w/separate power supply I built about 10 yrs ago. I saw the K&K was highly recommended but I wanted to stay below $1k if possible, and the build might be a bit complex for me. I know this shouldn't affect my decision, but I have a spot in my current setup for a smaller stage (like a Seduction or narrower). Anything larger and I'll have to build a shelf outside my cabinet or remove a component, and make/buy a longer tonearm cable. Ideally I'd like a Cornet 2 but Jim said those boards are gone, and claims the Cornet 3 uses the same circuit. Just wish I could find more feedback on the 3. |
RE: Looking for phono stage recommendations....tubes!, posted on January 19, 2017 at 17:12:39 | |
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Is your Hagerman Cornet II stock or upgraded? |
Take a look at this one. . . ., posted on January 10, 2017 at 16:50:42 | |
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Opus 33 1/3 |
RE: Take a look at this one. . . ., posted on January 11, 2017 at 06:24:21 | |
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They probably use voltage multiplier.. |
Dunno, but NOS 7DJ8s work fine in my Budgie. /nt\, posted on January 11, 2017 at 02:07:40 | |
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Opus 33 1/3 |
RE: hmmmm............, posted on January 11, 2017 at 08:36:44 | |
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I guess that means the Cornet 2 is for sale? :-) |
RE: whoa........, posted on January 12, 2017 at 08:53:08 | |
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That stage is about the cost of my entire system. |
RE: Trinidad Connection, posted on January 10, 2017 at 15:50:50 | |
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Des , do you have link to the circuit ? Google search brings almost nothing. Rgrds, W |
RE: Trinidad Connection, posted on January 10, 2017 at 20:53:10 | |
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PM sent Des |
RE: With a name like that, posted on January 11, 2017 at 03:32:30 | |
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You don't accept mails D |
RE: Trinidad Connection, posted on January 10, 2017 at 16:01:47 | |
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How does the PH-16 better your Cornet II? |
RE: Looking for phono stage recommendations....tubes!, posted on January 10, 2017 at 14:33:17 | |
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Decware ZP-3 |
RE: Looking for phono stage recommendations....tubes!, posted on January 10, 2017 at 13:54:19 | |
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+1 EAR 834P! |
EAR 834p for me too! nt, posted on January 10, 2017 at 14:11:01 | |
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nt |
Can't go wrong with a Parks Audio Budgie!, posted on January 10, 2017 at 12:08:55 | |
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Great unit, nice sound, much nicer than say the Vincent Pho8... |
RE: forgot about that one......, posted on January 10, 2017 at 13:03:14 | |
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Is that a full tube circuit, or a hybrid? |
"Single-ended, Class A, all-vacuum-tube audio path ", posted on January 10, 2017 at 17:49:29 | |
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n/t |
RE: forgot about that one......, posted on January 11, 2017 at 10:07:32 | |
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"The hybrid is not listed on the Parks website. It is now. Regards, Mike. |
RE: Grado Reference Reference, Oracle Delphi mk2, Meridian pre, posted on January 10, 2017 at 20:59:42 | |
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N/t |
RE: oops, disregard my response, posted on January 11, 2017 at 08:28:57 | |
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n/t |