Transimpedance phono stage


I need a new phono stage to go with my Gryphon Diablo 300. At first, I was going to buy the phono card for it, but then I got to thinking that an external phono stage will give me a bit more flexibility.

I'm really intrigued by the current mode/transimpendance phono stages, I only use MC, so the limitations are not something that concerns me.

Any one has any experience with Sutherland TZ Vibe? Seems to be a good one to start with (not as expensive as the Loco...)

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Showing 1 response by boothroyd

Gene Rubin also deals with the more expensive Little Loco whose internal linear power supply is able to put more meat-on-the-bone sonically as compared to the 48V outboard switched mode supply of the TZ Vibe.

As pointed out, lower impedance LOMC pickups work best and your signal cables, however terminated, should be balanced construction as opposed a to coax type - high inductance is disruptive to current flow.