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Aesthetix IO vs. Manley Steelhead vs. The Groove

For those who have heard at least two of these, please compare the sound quality of any of the following three phono preamps:

1. Aesthetix IO or IO Signature
2. Manley Steelhead
3. The Groove

Let me know what you think of the sonic biases
and flaws in these products as well as what each does especially well. Any t/t and cart recommendations which work especially well with any of these would be recommended.


Thanks,

Ray Hall
rayhall
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fmpnd
481 posts
 
Not ignoring anybody, just busier than all get out! Ya wanna know just HOW busy? Here's the proof:

Date: December 11, 2003:

Obsessive/compulsive audiophile pays extra to have $1,365 of NOS tubes shipped to him for receipt last Friday (obviously to play around over the weekend), and here we are on Monday night and he is at work with only a 50/50 chance of getting them installed tonight!!! Oh the HORROR!!!!

So, if I can do the ONLY decent thing and ignore my wife, my appetite and my employer tonight, I will FINALLY hear the magic!!!
gladstone
296 posts
 
All right, Frank, by now you must have made the switch. Your verdict please:
gladstone
296 posts
 
Still no word from the great one.
tireguy
1,964 posts
 
Sorry Gladstone, didn't mean to leave you hanging :o) But dare I ask what your asking of me?
gladstone
296 posts
 
Very amusing. You're supposed to call me, by the way.
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