Zesto Andros 1.2


I started a thread last year asking about comparisons of the Andros II vs the Modwright 9.0X. Well I ran across a really good deal on the Andros 1.2 and I was wondering what to expect against my SPL Phonos. Both have gotten great reviews and the Phonos is a very good preamp for the $$. But the Andros at more than twice the retail price is sure to be an upgrade. Anyone have experience with both? Or maybe just the Zesto?

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True, that. I went back to a Quad 24p phono stage after spending six times the cost on a Musical Fidelity NuVista Vinyl. The former sounds better even with all the switches in circuit to allow four cartridges to use it.

Just don't go by cost as a measure of performance.

Yeah, ah, no. That's not what I'm doing. But most of the time, allowances have to be made for a certain price point. 

That said, when the dust settles I may prefer the SPL. There are no guarantees. Just looking for opinions here.

Zesto makes some of the best tube gear out there.   George is a musician,  engineer, and talented designer.     He has a "good ear" so to speak regarding the voicing of a component.    

I would definitely take a chance on a pre like the Andros after owning a Zesto Leto preamp.