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PS Audio Stellar Phono

Evening,

Curious as to if anyone has experienced a PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamp? Did you try it at home or at a dealer? I'm considering trying one out for an in home demo to put up against my Musical Surroundings Nova III with the linear power supply to see how it compares. Any insight into either the in home trial is even worth it at this close of a price point? Michael Fremer's views on the Stellar is what has me very very curious and has me considering moving over. I'm a fan of my P10 from PS Audio and feel the Stellar Phono may be the next step. 
j-wall
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chicagoblue1977
224 posts
 
I had one and was great until it started smoking. Boxed it up sent it back. Bought a Lejonklou and never looked back.
smholl
190 posts
 
For about the same price check out the Gold Note PS-10 with its matching PSU-10 power supply. By far the best sounding phono preamp I have had over many years. Just another option for you to explore.
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georgesallit325
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I tried the phono stage and thought it was a great product. My review is here:https://www.hifiwigwam.com/forum/topic/148322-ps-audio-stellar-phono-preamplifier/
So good I bought it.
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j-wall OP
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@ml8764ag I'd be curious how much the older Musical Surroundings stuff has changed to the III that I have. I'm probably going to dive in and give it a shot. I'm hesitant to take it home for fear I'd keep it. I'd love a Herron but I've heard Keith may be bowing away. 

@smholl ok goldnote research is now on my list to explore. I continue to hear about it so I'll be doing some digging. Possible side by side with my amateur ears and listening skills. 
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ml8764ag
513 posts
 
J-wall...yeah...heard good things about the Herron phonos... haven't tried them...

Re. Fear of keeping....yes been there too but that went away for me pretty quickly because of the sound.

Note:. As one of the other posters mentioned...and others before...the sensitivity to interference is real...I had to be cognizant of my placement and cable routing...but once that was addressed...dead silent.
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