https://www.decware.com/newsite/ZP3.htm
Note: can handle low output MC with optional SUT.
Note: can handle low output MC with optional SUT.
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https://www.decware.com/newsite/ZP3.htm Note: This is a MM phono stage which can't handle low output MC unless you use a SUT. Gain + 42 dB With optional step up transformer + 61dB |
As far as I know NVO and Aesthetix are the only companies producing tube phono stages capable of providing adequate gain for a low output MC phono cartridge without using a SUT or SS gain stage. Aesthetix makes two models. Rhea and Io. The Io is not be in your price range new, but it might be if used. |
Why would millercarbon mention an MM phono stage that doesn't meet the OP's requirements of handling a LOMC? He claims he reads well and admonishes others when they don't. Well of course...so he can shamelessly pump a brand that's on his list of brands to talk about everywhere and at all costs. There are many all-tube MM-only phono pre's out there. Dude has no shame.... |
"All tube" seems to be a tough find. Most have one thing or the other, but not BOTH. A manufacturer needs to step in and clarify the tube rectified thing. From my understanding, SS(diode/bridge rectifier) is the way to go from a technical standpoint? Quiet is a personal tolerance thing. With my "all tube" Foz, the volume at 1:00 o’clock or so you hear hiss. Once the needle hits the first groove-no hiss. Hiss between tracks also. I doubt even the "best" tubes would completely eliminate that. You can hear hiss(VERY little) in THE FINEST tube based setups, so prospective users need to get over it. It’s the same thing as the errant tick/stitch we hear now and then regardless of how great your "stamper" and cleaning regimen is. I like the Decware piece. I considered it years back, but vetoed against it since it wasn’t a one box solution. You still need a step up for LOMC. I hope an NVO owner will drop in in to describe their experience. I heard the NVO only once, but I remember what I heard. The entire system was WOW, but I’m certain the NVO is responsible for a good part of that. |
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