I was thinking of how the boulder 1008 or 1108 will compare with the ayre p-5 xe .
That would be in my price range .
Looking for phono preamp suggestions
My system
sme 30/2 with Dynavector 17dx catridge, cardas clear beyond phono cable with xlr termination ,
ayre kx-r twenty preamp ,
ayre mc-r twenty monoblocks
kef blade speakers
cardas clear cables for rest of system .
cureently using ayre p-5 Phonostage .
asking for recommendations for upgrading the phono stage .
requirements xlr inputs and outputs.
looking for more depth and separation in sound stage and more sweetness / magic/ romance
Thanks in advance .
sme 30/2 with Dynavector 17dx catridge, cardas clear beyond phono cable with xlr termination ,
ayre kx-r twenty preamp ,
ayre mc-r twenty monoblocks
kef blade speakers
cardas clear cables for rest of system .
cureently using ayre p-5 Phonostage .
asking for recommendations for upgrading the phono stage .
requirements xlr inputs and outputs.
looking for more depth and separation in sound stage and more sweetness / magic/ romance
Thanks in advance .
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You may want to consider van den Hul’s The Grail SB phono preamplifier. It’s fully balanced, battery powered, has current-mode inputs and sounds lovely. A professional review. A youtube review of the entry level model. Cheers, Colin van den Hul dealer 615-838-7178 https://gestalt.audio |
There is a tube and SS camp among the members If you REALLY want to get tube freaky- NVO SPA II. It was an Agon darling awhile back. https://nvoaudio.blogspot.com/search/label/SPA-II%20Tube%20Phono%20pre-amp https://positive-feedback.com/Issue57/nvo.htm Rarely listed used. |
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