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battery powered stage - replacing PS Audio

I'm looking at replacing my PS Audio GCPH and want a battery powered solution (horrible home wiring and RF problems). Sonic wise I'd be happy simply replacing what I have with the PS Audio but with a darker background and maybe smoother highs. I want to keep the authoritative low end if possible.

I'm considering the Sutherland Ph3D but are there other options out there? I would also consider the PhD if it truly is as advertised.

Associated Equipment:

Michel Technodec
Benz Micro Glider M
currently deciding between Manley Stingray and Red Wine Audio Sig 30.2
shazam
shazam OP
205 posts
 
The ZYX ARTisan intruques me, anyone have any listening impressions of it versus the stock PS Audio I'm using or a Ph3D?
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audiotomb
1,112 posts
 
I can't compare it to those
but it's very natural sounding
has great resolution
and being off the grid isn't colored by line voltage variations

I'm using it with a ZYX Universe

it has mc and mm settings
and comes with a nice little metal 'bullet' case
g_m_c
443 posts
 
the ZYX artsian is a nice unit. i have one and use it as a back up to my Tom Evans Groove + srx. The Evans is 3 to 4 times the cost of the ZYX and the ZYX definetly hold its ground.
tfkaudio
591 posts
 
All the RFI and line noise will still take the ride along the interconnects to and from your battery powered phono stage, since it will still be connected to components that are plugged in.
I would recommend a home audition to ensure that it does solve your problem before you buy.
Have you considered an AC power re-generator like the ones PS Audio (and others) make?

Good luck!

Tom
jimjoyce25
215 posts
 
Ogre Systems preamp and phono with separate battery power supplies are very fine.

Consider a Marigo Ultra 5 power cord to deal with your RF issues.
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