Anyone here using Bent Audio MU MC into Modulus 3a

The K & K phono stage only comes in one standard version, although Kevin Karter can customize the disign to some extent. This phono stage has both mm and mc capability and it also provides 3 or 4 load settings for mc cartridges. It cost about $1,700 new. This would be, in my humble opinion, a better purchase than the TX103 as it would give you superior phono with both mm and mc cartridges. There are other good phono stages on the used market that could be considered (eg. Audio Research PH3SE, Herron etc.).

How does one compare for example:

Ear 834P using its Mc stage vs my audible illusions modulus 3a with the step up like the Bent Mu MC ?

Regards

Not answering your question, but may i 2nd, or is it 3rd, the K&K. I had mine built at $1900 or in kit form $1550. The best vinyl reproduction I have heard in my system, by a country mile. Detailed, but not harsh, great base, soundstage, whats not to like, plus Kevin is excellent to deal with. In my research on step ups, my conclusion was that the Bemt was the best currently available at a realistic price. Do remember the problem of RFI that bedevils stand alone step ups. That makes the short captive lead of the Bent a plus. IMHO, it makes a built in step up even better, step forward the K&K

Cleopatra 52,I was just curious,have you listened to the latest edition of th AI M3...thanks...

No! The latest I heard was made 1999. I believe there have been improvements since then but I do not know how extensive they are or the improvements they make.