I just recently purchased a Nagra VPS. You can't go wrong here - as long as you don't mind opening the top to switch loads. The design is absolutely perfect IMO - all very short signal paths. You will want to match it to your preamp, as others have alluded to, whatever that may be.
Phono stage
Hello Friends
I'm close to Nirvana, re phono stages, but want a bit more juice, in the bass (SLAM), and a sweeter treble, that won"t make my ears bleed, just kidding, yes, on some recordings some recordings, it is a bit bright, I bought a used PS Audio GPH, that has helped, but still, want a phono stage, that will take me to the next level, don't let me wrong, the PS Audio, is great!!, but I think, I could do better!!, I'm on a pension, so the mega, expensive, units, is out of my my price range!!, I have searched the web!!, below is what, according, to reviews, I just need guidance!!
1. RCM Sensor
2. TW acoustics
3.Monk phono stage
4. Herron VTPH-2
5.Liberty B2 ( I'm not sure, if a tube unit, will give me slam,)
6. Mc Tavish design(tube)
7. Decware ZP3 (tube)
8. Nagra VPS, or BPS
Friends
What is your thoughts??
Concluding"
Bass is where I'm coming from!!, with a smooth treble, but with nice cymbels
Thanks
David
I'm close to Nirvana, re phono stages, but want a bit more juice, in the bass (SLAM), and a sweeter treble, that won"t make my ears bleed, just kidding, yes, on some recordings some recordings, it is a bit bright, I bought a used PS Audio GPH, that has helped, but still, want a phono stage, that will take me to the next level, don't let me wrong, the PS Audio, is great!!, but I think, I could do better!!, I'm on a pension, so the mega, expensive, units, is out of my my price range!!, I have searched the web!!, below is what, according, to reviews, I just need guidance!!
1. RCM Sensor
2. TW acoustics
3.Monk phono stage
4. Herron VTPH-2
5.Liberty B2 ( I'm not sure, if a tube unit, will give me slam,)
6. Mc Tavish design(tube)
7. Decware ZP3 (tube)
8. Nagra VPS, or BPS
Friends
What is your thoughts??
Concluding"
Bass is where I'm coming from!!, with a smooth treble, but with nice cymbels
Thanks
David
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Another vote for the Herron, which I just got back from Keith with the "A" updates. It was already an amazing phonostage but I do hear improvements with the upgrades--though it is still breaking in so I can't comment with any detail on the performance as of yet. Keith Herron's product support is off the charts--he has been a trusted advisor and supporter of my habit for a almost a decade now--just a great human being who knows what he is doing and cares deeply about his clients. |
rauliruegas8,450 posts04-05-2018 3:46pmDear @daveyonthecoast: Close to Nirvana?, well......that’s what everyone of us are looking for with out success. I have to say that I'm getting very close to my Nirvana. I upgraded to an ART9 and Manley Chinook with Bugle Boys, and it's awesome with my Primaluna HP integrated and Revel F208s. I'm sure it could be better, but really... how much better? The Herron or JC3+ could be better by a margin, but at double the cost. ART9 and Manley give me a huge soundstage, very neutral top to bottom, and it's oh-so-smooth. +1 more on the Chinook, and on the ART9. |
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