Can't do chakster, have not heard either one. Back in 1980 a friend did have a Threshold preamp that had a phono stage, a super wide band unit. It was difficult keeping it quiet (hiss) but it had an excellent phono stage for the day. I can not remember the model number. I never could remember names and numbers. Back then all preamps had phono stages. The idea of separate ones had just gotten to the market. Again, thank you Mark Levinson, the man who proved some people would spend ridiculous money on HiFi gear. The first stand alone phono stage was battery powered and I do think it was designed by John Curl. It cost something like $1200.00 which was steep for the day. Found it! https://www.google.com/search?q=Mark+levinson+JC1&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwimlc-7qfvwAhUocjABHSnZ...
Which Phono Pre?
Current system:
Dr. Feickert Blackbird TT
Kuzma 4-Point tonearm
Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum cartridge
Phono pre’s under consideration:
Pass Labs XP-27
Modwright PH-150
Luxman EQ 500
Wheat Audio PS.40RDT
What do you think would be the best match? Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Dr. Feickert Blackbird TT
Kuzma 4-Point tonearm
Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum cartridge
Phono pre’s under consideration:
Pass Labs XP-27
Modwright PH-150
Luxman EQ 500
Wheat Audio PS.40RDT
What do you think would be the best match? Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
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Threshols SL-10 and Pass Aleph ONO (and ONO Manual). Goes for something in between of $1k - $2k today. |
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