The Plinius M 14 is among the best you will get and can sometimes be had for 1500 or close to it. Retails for 3495 or so - It kills all mentioned. The EAR with Telefunken Falcon tubes will demolish the Phono 1. Sorry but have owned both - still have the EAR and the Plinius. The Phono 1 will improve with the Telefunkens but keeps that twangy sound that aggravated me.
Phono Stage to replace Sonic Frontiers Phono 1
Currently have a VPI Scout with Benz micro glider M2 (.8) cartridge. Also using a Jadis DA-30 Integrated tube amp, synergistic cables, and Audio Physic Virgo III speakers. Would like to add a little warmth and body to the sound. Also the highs with the Phono 1 seem a little wavy, twangy or perhaps a touch slow, especially when listening to the piano.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
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