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DV 20X-L: Sutherland, Dynavector P75 or Heed....

Looking at phono stages in the $800-$1200 range. Any thoughts on the Sutherland's, Heed Quasar, or DV's own P75-3. TT is WT Amadeus, Integrated is an LM 211, EL34 based amp. Speakers are Spendor 3/5's. Needless to say, flexibility and good tonality are desired. This won't be a headbanging system. That is for my main system in a larger room. Cheers-Don
fjn04
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The P75 is very underrated. If you match it with a DV cart., you get great sound for not a lot of money.
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I also quite enjoyed the P75 in PE mode with a low output MC. The other phono stage you might want to look at is the Avid phono pre in that price range. I have the Avid Pulsus which replaced my SimAudio 5.3LP with external power supply, which replaced my P75. You may be able to find a Pulsus in your price range used.
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I'm leaning toward the Quasar. While the P75 is highly praised, I have some other opinions leaning toward the Quasar.
I am a new Dynavector owner, so that is an experiment in itself. I have heard DV's twice, and was impressed one time, but less so another. One person suggesting the Quasar has been through a few pretty nice Phono pre's, and he has landed w/ the Heed. Cheers-Don
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