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Any integrated's phono that can compete with $2.5k - $3k outboard one ?

MM and MC, though mostly interested in MM. I am aware of Gryphon. Not interested in Accuphase or Luxman. Tube or solid state or hybrid, no difference if it sounds right to me. Should be powerful enough, at least 60 watts tube or 100 watts solid state.
inna
bobheinatz
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Check out the Vac 160i.  Outstanding phono stage.   The Diablo would also be very good.
inna OP
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I also heard good things about Octave V70SE and V80SE but heard nothing about their phono.
Does VAC have tape-out, I record from vinyl?
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jmcgrogan2
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Any integrated's phono that can compete with $2.5k - $3k outboard one ?
Not from my experiences, and I have owned a VAC 160iSE.
I would call the phono stage decent at best.
The inboard on the VAC was easily beaten by a Allnic H1201 outboard.
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bdp24
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The phono section of both the Atma-Sphere MP-3 and EAR-Yoshino 868.
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dekay
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I recommend Accuphase or Luxman.

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