I have been breaking in my new Clearaudio Goldfinger on my all Krell system. My question is as follows.
The KPE is dead quit. Is the Aesthetix going to be an upgrade or did I make a mistake in the puchase of the Aesthetix? I have not recieved the new phono yet.
Rushton's post says it all. Your KPE is an excellent piece of equipment, a bargain at its original price let alone used, but I think you'll find that the IO is a significant upgrade, it is one of those special components that when you hear it you can say it's "right".
I used to own the KPE reference. My memory is that while it was very quiet it didn't convey the music anywhere near as well as the EAR 834P I am now using. I am certain the Aesthetix will prove to be the superior phono stage. Please let us know what you think when you've had a chance to evaluate. I am also thinking along this line of upgrade.
I just changed loading to 1k on the KPE while using the Goldfinger. The Steinway now plays from top to bottom with aplomb. If it gets better then this HOLY COW. Just AMAZING. WOW-WOW-WOW
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