Nagra VPS or Tron Seven Ref phono stages?

Hi Tjnif,

That's interesting that you preferred the Mac phono to the Steelhead. I had a C2300 and Steelhead II in the same system and liked the Steelhead way more. It is substantially improved by tube rolling. But irrespective of what I rolled into the Mac, I felt it couldn't touch the Steelhead. Just goes to show, it's all system- and ear-dependent.

Well...I really went back and forth for some time... Tube rolling EVERY option possible ( yea...,I'm stupid that way) I settled for the C2300 w/ Telefuknen ECC803s tubes installed. The soundstage was remarkable to say the least! I must be honest here....the Tron w/ same tube configurations as i posted wasnt "that much" better, but enough "for me" to incorporate it. I actually wish I NEVER heard the Tron as I would be happy! Thats why I WON'T listewn to anything else! If I ever upgrade to the C500 or C1000 MAC tube preamp I would probably sell the Tron,..

The TRON is made to order, like a Savile Row suit. Speak to GT (via Jeffrey or with Jeffrey's help) and you will get a TRON perfectly matched to your cart's gain and impedance. It might take a few weeks to arrive, but bespoke tailoring takes that long too.