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Phonostage: Naim Superline vs 47 Labs phonocube

Choosing between these two phonostages. I already use Naim CDP and amp in my system so I am familiar with their sound. 47 labs is unknown to me but their philosophy attracts me.

I am looking for a phonostage which is lively and open with good PRAT. I have heard good things about both these phonostages but the negatives I have heard are:

1. The Naim Superline lacks air

2. 47 Labs phonocube works well within their system concept, but unpredictable outside. Their phonostage doesnt have any impedance matching features so they may work very well with Miyabi 47 cartridge but not with other cartridges.

Please shed some light on these issues. What are your thoughts and observations. Whatever I buy will be long terms and I do not have the option of listening to them :(
pani
pani OP
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No No Chashas I am not at the Miyabi level as yet. Started off with a DL103Pro. Looking to get some ZYX.

Thanks for your good words regarding Naim. All cables are indeed Naim. Superline is still in consideration but if it requires a Supercap to perform then it is way outside my budget. If I spend $4k on a phonostage it should sound like at least a $4k phono and ideally should sound like a $8k phono...he he !!
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stanwal
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They forgot to include the Burndy cable; shipping in the morning. Will report when I get it running. TeddySuperCap and Burndy together were $1685 inclusive of shipping. The TSC looks quite good and well constructed; ordered mine with WBT Nextgen RCAs instead of DINs at same price. Very helpful for those with non Naim [unNaimed?] systems.
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stanwal
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Now up and running; first results very impressive. Not burnt in or even fully warmed up. Will post more after I get use to it.
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WOW !!
pani OP
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Stanwal, would you like to write a few words about the Superline ?
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