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Art Audio Vinyl Reference vs Maxxed Out K&K

I am considering moving from a Moon LP 5.3 with outboard power supply to either a the Art Audio Vinyl Reference (used about $2,700) or the Maxxed Out K&K phono pre with all upgrades constructed by Kevin Carter (new about $2,600). I would appreciate comments from anyone who has heard one or more of these phono pre amps. I am currently using ortfon jubilee cartridge. Thanks in advance
sgunther
delta27
4 posts
 
I can say definitively that Kevin is NOT going to abandon kit sales in favor of Sonus Veritas phono preamps. These two items are targeted at very different groups of buyers and deserve to share the stage together. In fact as the previous poster wrote, Kevin is working on improving the Maxxed-Out Kit on a continuing basis. The latest upgrade is worth applying to both the original kit (2003-2007) and Maxxed-Out Kits sold prior to September 2010. Starting with the kit I am building this week, the upgrades will be "on the board".

BTW, this is Kevin. Thanks for all of the kind words from you owners!

Cheers and Happy New Year!
taylor514
72 posts
 
That's good news Kevin, nice to hear it from the source ... funny how rumours get started. I guess now I can "chill" ... LOL

Your latest upgrade I bought from you took a bit to break in but it just got better and better with usage.

Happy New Year to all ...
jaspert
157 posts
 
Another happy Maxxed Out owner here who has one of the updated version from Kevin and it sounds fabulous with more hours.

Great to know the K&K will be here for the long haul.
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