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Phono stage help for Nott Spacedeck/Anna/Dynavectr

Hello, once again I am searching for help from the experts. I have my Spacedeck up and running and definitely see what all the fuss is about vinyl. Good records are sounding great & great records are sounding incredible. I have been using the built in MM phono stage of my DK Design VS1-II with good success. I know there is much improvement to be had with a stand alone phono stage. My current cartridge is a Dynavector 20x-h which I like so far. I think it is a pretty sweet value. The phono stages I am considering in the future are as follows: Please comment or make suggestions....
Eastern Electric Minimax tube phono stage, Art Audio Vinyl One (or K&K Phono same stage right?), Pass Labs XONO, & Whest 20. I won't be able to audition at this time. Please let me know your thoughts or opinions. My system link is good still accept for the Nott Spacedeck/anna arm isn't updated yet. Thanks again.
nicksgem10s
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ozzy62
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The cost of an assembled K&K should be somewhere around 2K. The price of the Lundahl trannies have elevated the price recently. As much as I find Bill's plug for the Minimax phono out of place in this forum, it does look like a good candidate at it's price point. The 6moons review was very favorable.

Oz
john_tracy
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Assembly of the K&K is not that bad. If you can solder a PC board, 20 or so hours should do it. If you do decide to build it, high quality solder such as Cardas Eutectic and a temp. controlled soldering iron are highly recommended.
nicksgem10s OP
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I have decided to give the Eastern Electric Minimax Phono
preamp a try. It had nothing to do with Bill mentioning the review in my thread as I had already corresponded with him on the piece several times. In a perfect world I would have been able to hear the K&K & the Eastern Electric in my own system before deciding. I really appreciate all the input & suggestions. I am not ready for the DIY at this point in my life. Someday when I have more time I would love to try it. Thanks to everyone, especially Ozzy62 who seems to always chime in with sound advice on my questions about analog. You guys are great.
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ozzy62
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Good luck and let us know how the Minimax sounds.

Oz
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