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January 3, 2016, 11:42 PM #1
Recommendations for Tube Phonostage with XLR/balanced outputs
Looking for recommendations for a killer tube phonostage that has XLR outputs (Avantgarde zero XD's have XLR inputs for analog).
Budget is under $10k
Tubes preferred
XLR outputs
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January 4, 2016, 10:02 AM #2
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January 4, 2016, 10:04 AM #3
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Based on reading, not listening, Thoress is a DHT phono that people have replaced their Burmester, Boulder with, and Mike Lavigne rated it as the best he had heard, and it was low priced. Also heard a guy who replaced his Audio Tekne with it.
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January 4, 2016, 10:13 AM #4
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January 5, 2016, 09:45 AM #5
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Mike - the ModWright PH150 looks like it would meet your requirements:
http://www.modwright.com/sources/ph-...hono-stage.phpMcIntosh MC501s, XRT29s, XR27, WS350s
ModWright LS 300 preamplifier
ModWright PH 9.0XT phono stage
Oppo UDP-205 with ModWright Signature Truth Tube Modifications
Cambridge Audio CXNv2 with ModWright Truth Tube Modifications
Clearaudio Performance SE TT with Hana ML MC cartridge
Outlaw 7000x HT Amplifier
Denon AVR-X4700H HT Receiver (pre-amp mode)
JL Audio F113 subs with CR-1 Crossover
ASC & RealTraps Panels; APS PurePower 2000; Daedalus Audio DiDs
WyWires, LAT International, Wireworld Cables
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January 5, 2016, 09:49 AM #6
Re: Recommendations for Tube Phonostage with XLR/balanced outputs
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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January 5, 2016, 09:49 AM #7
Re: Recommendations for Tube Phonostage with XLR/balanced outputs
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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January 5, 2016, 06:01 PM #8
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Jim Hagerman can make his Trumpet phonostage with XLR outputs since it is a fully balanced design.
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January 5, 2016, 06:14 PM #9
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Doshi, BAT and Aesthetix. Tube w/ XLR outs.
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January 5, 2016, 07:40 PM #10
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Modwright PH150......I set up my Basis table this afternoon with a new Air Tight cartridge..... A near new ARC REF6 (100 hrs) and a new ModWright PH150. The sound is big, dynamic and crystal clear, with a black background. The 3D soundstage is huge and detailed. I'm sure it will get better with breakin but the Raidho D1s are doing amazing things today. I can't wait to hear what it will do with my Salon 2s. I am running the Modwright single ended at this point until I get a balanced pair of interconnects. I parted with a Keith Herron phono stage, which I loved and had for years, but the Modwright looks like it's going to be a big step up.
I love the external power supply with a 40 inch cable and the on the fly settings on the front. The build quality is excellent.
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January 5, 2016, 07:49 PM #11
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January 5, 2016, 07:53 PM #12
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Mike - I have an AMR PH-77 which is an astonishingly good phono stage , XLR outputs . Triple input capability, remote control gain/loading adjustment . NOS tubes . Deadly quiet. Recommend it highly. Ran rings around the amazingly noisy Rhea Signature I had. And it comes in a flight case....I know that's important to you.
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January 5, 2016, 07:54 PM #13
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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January 5, 2016, 07:58 PM #14
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January 5, 2016, 08:04 PM #15
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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January 5, 2016, 08:07 PM #16
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Re: Recommendations for Tube Phonostage with XLR/balanced outputs
$12K I think , but who pays list?
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January 5, 2016, 08:08 PM #17
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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January 5, 2016, 08:54 PM #18
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January 5, 2016, 09:08 PM #19
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Re: Recommendations for Tube Phonostage with XLR/balanced outputs
Mike
I have tried a few Phono stages the one I picked was the Burmister 100
The Reasons were balanced with XLR
It can be had with out A to D converter and only one input it might make your budget
The big down side for you is it is Solid state . A big plus for me
This Phono has a lot of magic in the right system
I looked at phonos that I could not afford many great designers prefer not to use XLR for phonos some will not use them.
The foundation of a phono stage for many designers is the power supply a tricky thing to get right.
Any one buying a phono stage in my humble opinion should look at how many inputs can you limit your self to. Will the cartridge match the Phono Stage.
As far as I know the Phono is biggest multiplier of the signal their for a far more important to get as right as you can.
I heard a very fine tube Phono in my system well built great reviews it was horrid . I heard the exact same Phono in a friends system and it was great 3 of us tried to make it sound even passable in my house and that did not happen.
They are fussy and very system dependent unless some one has the same system and taste in sound as you I really think you are on your own with this one.
Best of luckLyra Atlas, tri-planner, clear audio statement, Burmester 100, Ayre KXR20, Ayre MXR20, Ayre DX5, Adept Response line conditioner, Ayre signature interconnects, Cardas clear power cables,cardas clear speaker cables and Martin Logan CLX with Decenti subs with Cardas hex link.
Not in use Infinity QLS and Ohm F
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January 5, 2016, 10:22 PM #20
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It's not for everybody but one just like that has been serving me very well for 7 years now, and mine is definitely not for sale. Only difference with mine is a dual power supply. Tubes, he'll yeah!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/262219235270?...&ul_noapp=trueDan
The older I get the more I know how little I know!
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January 5, 2016, 10:32 PM #21
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Avanti Audio
arc sp-11 or ls27 | arc d130 | vpi classic 2 w/periphery ring w/Si3N4 bearing & sapphire thrust plate & 2x jmw 10.5i | phoenix engineering eagle & road runner | ortofon cadenza bronze, miyajima zero mono | sentec eq11 w/ Sylvania 5751 TMBP & CBS 7318 | auditorium a23 | canton ref 9 dc | 2x m&k v125 | oppo bdp-95 | chord qutest | lumin d1 & sbooster | avanti audio vivace cables
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January 5, 2016, 10:34 PM #22
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McIntosh MC501s, XRT29s, XR27, WS350s
ModWright LS 300 preamplifier
ModWright PH 9.0XT phono stage
Oppo UDP-205 with ModWright Signature Truth Tube Modifications
Cambridge Audio CXNv2 with ModWright Truth Tube Modifications
Clearaudio Performance SE TT with Hana ML MC cartridge
Outlaw 7000x HT Amplifier
Denon AVR-X4700H HT Receiver (pre-amp mode)
JL Audio F113 subs with CR-1 Crossover
ASC & RealTraps Panels; APS PurePower 2000; Daedalus Audio DiDs
WyWires, LAT International, Wireworld Cables
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January 5, 2016, 10:40 PM #23
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January 5, 2016, 11:56 PM #24
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Thanks for the suggestions guys! All good ones! I'm going to be on the lookout at CES too, maybe something will catch my eye.
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"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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January 6, 2016, 01:19 AM #25
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I sold one to a local customer who listens to vinyl almost exclusively (but he also had purchased an AMR CD-77 from me and still uses it). He loves it. Interestingly, though, he came over for a listen to the Atma-Sphere MP-1 which had been upgraded recently to Mk 3.3 status and said it's even quieter than the AMR, which is no slouch as you know. AMR stopped making the 77 series components a while back, and there aren't that many PH-77s out there. Enjoy, it's a good one.
Brian Walsh
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January 6, 2016, 07:54 AM #26
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Hmmm....don't get your panties in a twist . Would you rather have a forum where everyone just blindly raves for every product or would you rather suffer through the painful process of hearing the truth? I don't think even a cursory glance at my note would suggest I was disparaging the entire line , simply relaying an actual experience ...one no doubt painful to hear for acolytes but nevertheless , the truth. And for the record , Dan fessed up to the fact that he himself had built my LS100 . Best with all these manufacturers to face up to who they are - primarily micro-scale enterprises with all the foibles that comes with. Unless you labour under some perception that these are large scale industrial enterprises with defined QC functions and an elaborate structure.
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January 6, 2016, 08:08 AM #27
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January 6, 2016, 11:18 AM #28
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I re-read Fremer's review of the AMR PH-77 last night and he mentions that its a single ended design with "convenience" XLR outputs which are not true balanced outs. Not sure if that makes a difference for you Mike?
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arc sp-11 or ls27 | arc d130 | vpi classic 2 w/periphery ring w/Si3N4 bearing & sapphire thrust plate & 2x jmw 10.5i | phoenix engineering eagle & road runner | ortofon cadenza bronze, miyajima zero mono | sentec eq11 w/ Sylvania 5751 TMBP & CBS 7318 | auditorium a23 | canton ref 9 dc | 2x m&k v125 | oppo bdp-95 | chord qutest | lumin d1 & sbooster | avanti audio vivace cables
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January 6, 2016, 11:43 AM #29
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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January 6, 2016, 12:32 PM #30
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The ARC phonos are true XLR outs.
Cyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
Sources: Basis 2001/Graham2.2/Nagra BPS/Benz Micro Glider SL, Dynavector 20X2-L, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE
Cables/Power/Other: Nordost Heimdall ICs, SCs / Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC / VPI 16.5, HRS Nimbus isolation system
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January 6, 2016, 12:44 PM #31
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Brian Walsh
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January 6, 2016, 02:41 PM #32
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WOW, really? Panties in a twist? Not hardly. I found your comment to be unbalanced and disparaging, without mentioning the resolution to your issue and if you were taken care of by Dan, which you undoubtedly were. I have no problem with people sharing actual real world experiences, yours included, and like Bruce just did with his actual impressions of the PH 150.
Mike - lots of good recommendations on this thread, and sorry for the aside. I will look forward to seeing what you decide on.McIntosh MC501s, XRT29s, XR27, WS350s
ModWright LS 300 preamplifier
ModWright PH 9.0XT phono stage
Oppo UDP-205 with ModWright Signature Truth Tube Modifications
Cambridge Audio CXNv2 with ModWright Truth Tube Modifications
Clearaudio Performance SE TT with Hana ML MC cartridge
Outlaw 7000x HT Amplifier
Denon AVR-X4700H HT Receiver (pre-amp mode)
JL Audio F113 subs with CR-1 Crossover
ASC & RealTraps Panels; APS PurePower 2000; Daedalus Audio DiDs
WyWires, LAT International, Wireworld Cables
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January 6, 2016, 02:59 PM #33
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Just to clarify - disparagement has connotations or implications of slanderous or unfounded generalised negative pronouncements . I was making comments about an actual situation and if you like , I can post Dan's embarrassed responses to confirm what I am saying. As to resolution ? He suggested I reverse the wiring harness connections myself .....
I guess this is what cognitive dissonance looks like.
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January 6, 2016, 03:13 PM #34
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out of phase wiring or not, my interest is piqued... who's a dealer for the PH150?
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January 6, 2016, 04:59 PM #35
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Aesthetix Io is balanced at the inputs.
Dan
The older I get the more I know how little I know!
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January 6, 2016, 07:00 PM #36
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Is he ARC Phono REF2 SE no longer considered a contender in this category?
Tom
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Minus-K BM-8 passive vibration control under tt
Dynavector XV-1s, Koeitsu Rosewood Signature cartridges, Klaudio RCM
Roon Nucleus+ powered by Keces P-8 LPS
Lumin X-1 Network Music Player
3 dedicated AC lines
Shunyata Omega PC to Everest for all source devices
Typhon for each amp powered by 2 dedicated circuits
Various Shunyata Alpha & Sigma PC's throughout.
Stillpoints under everything.
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Ayre KX-R Twenty Preamp
Pass Labs X-260.8 Monoblocks
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Sound Lab Ultimate-545PX Speakers
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Various Shunyata Alpha & Sigma PC's throughout
Stillpoints under everything. Multiple room acoustic panels.
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January 6, 2016, 07:47 PM #37
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The Aesthetix Rhea and Rhea Sig both have XLR out. I currently have the Rhea but am considering moving up to the Sig or the Modwright PH150.
Preamp: Aesthetix Calypso Signature
Power Amp: Aesthetix Atlas Signature
DAC/CDP: Aesthetix Romulus Signature
Phono: Aesthetix Rhea Signature
TT: Kuzma Stabi Ref 2, Kuzma 4Point 11, Hana ML
TW Acustic Raven One, Raven 10.5, Shelter 5000
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Lyra Atlas, tri-planner, clear audio statement, Burmester 100, Ayre KXR20, Ayre MXR20, Ayre DX5, Adept Response line conditioner, Ayre signature interconnects, Cardas clear power cables,cardas clear speaker cables and Martin Logan CLX with Decenti subs with Cardas hex link.
Not in use Infinity QLS and Ohm F
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January 6, 2016, 11:35 PM #39
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January 6, 2016, 11:37 PM #40
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Re: Recommendations for Tube Phonostage with XLR/balanced outputs
mike I have been looking for a tube phono with xlr and seems the most popular ones with a true xlr that are in the price range are BAT and ARC, not sure what the new ARC phono 3 will cost
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January 6, 2016, 11:45 PM #41
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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January 7, 2016, 12:52 AM #42
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Ckeck out K&K audio, Kevin Carter use to work for VAC, he builds nice stuff.....has XLR outs that your looking for. I owned one of his maxed out units and it was really nice......plus it has tubes
http://www.kandkaudio.com/Dealer / Manufacture Disclosure:
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January 7, 2016, 01:38 AM #43
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I've heard Albert Porter's system with an Allnic phono stage. I believe it had XLR outputs and a balance or not balanced switch. Don't know the price of his phono stage, but his overall system is as good as it gets.
Bill
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January 7, 2016, 01:50 AM #44
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January 7, 2016, 03:42 AM #45
Re: Recommendations for Tube Phonostage with XLR/balanced outputs
Brian, You are probably right. The Allnic H-3000 does however appear to have balanced outputs as well as single ended. Albert might be running a model higher up the food chain as I'm not really familiar with the brand, but he swears by it. I wouldn't know internally, but there is a switch on the back that says "unbalanced output" with an arrow pointed toward the RCA jack.
I would have assumed that meant the XLR output was balanced. I'm a huge AMR fan though, having owned the DP 777 and 777SE. I would love to own their phono stage.
My preamp has only XLR outputs but is single ended, so I realize having the XLR output is not necessarily "balanced"Bill
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January 7, 2016, 05:49 AM #46
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Re: Recommendations for Tube Phonostage with XLR/balanced outputs
MSRP: $5,400 to $7,500 (depending on configuration)
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January 7, 2016, 12:21 PM #47
Re: Recommendations for Tube Phonostage with XLR/balanced outputs
Mike there is a Modwright PH-150 Phono Stage with about 10 hours on it on AC for $6500
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January 7, 2016, 12:33 PM #48
Re: Recommendations for Tube Phonostage with XLR/balanced outputs
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January 9, 2016, 10:32 AM #49
Re: Recommendations for Tube Phonostage with XLR/balanced outputs
Mike, The ModWright is fully balanced.
Technical Specs
MM/MC: 72dB max MC gain; 57dB max MM gain.
Loading: (6) resistive and (6) capacitance loadings via front panel control – on the fly!
Gain Adjustment: Front panel on-the-fly control of gain = 0dB, -6dB, -12dB attenuation.
Input Switching: MM/Mute/MC input switching on-the-fly via front panel controls.
Mono/Stereo Switching: Front panel controls.
Phase Switching: rear toggle.
XLR/RCA Output Switching: Rear toggle selects XLR (fully balanced) or RCA outs.
Power Supply: External, pure SS, via 4ft. umbilical.
Tubes: (2)6C45; (2)6922/6DJ8/7308
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January 9, 2016, 11:10 AM #50
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Re: Recommendations for Tube Phonostage with XLR/balanced outputs
It is hard right now to say any thing about price I am sure your comments are right but here in Canada with our dollar dropping like a stone any USA product is very hard to take the big price increase caused by the Dollar. Seeing a lot more overseas products as the exchange is a bit better.
It is looking like for every dollar we spent last year it will cost a dollar forty to a dollar fifty this year with shipping and taxes.
The fed jumped the gun with their interest hike . IMO
The Banks feel the Canadian dollar will come back in time. Enjoy what I got until then why pay a 50% increase that is just dollar related.
Mike are you looking for a phono for personal IE is used a option or is this to put into a store for resale.
Take a look at the over seas gear it is better priced than it was at lest in CanadaLyra Atlas, tri-planner, clear audio statement, Burmester 100, Ayre KXR20, Ayre MXR20, Ayre DX5, Adept Response line conditioner, Ayre signature interconnects, Cardas clear power cables,cardas clear speaker cables and Martin Logan CLX with Decenti subs with Cardas hex link.
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Well, I want to share an experience about possible break-in... I have my k03-xd for about 1 year now and recently got into playing a lot of CDs (incl. SACD) which I might have done about 50 times...
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