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Phono Stage to replace Sonic Frontiers Phono 1

Currently have a VPI Scout with Benz micro glider M2 (.8) cartridge. Also using a Jadis DA-30 Integrated tube amp, synergistic cables, and Audio Physic Virgo III speakers. Would like to add a little warmth and body to the sound. Also the highs with the Phono 1 seem a little wavy, twangy or perhaps a touch slow, especially when listening to the piano.

Any feedback would be appreciated.
pmavridis
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cpdunn99
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I agree 100% with Ljgj
john_tracy
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Do yourself a big favor and check out Kevin Carter's phono kit at K&K Audio. For $1500 you can purchase the 'complete' kit. It is esencially an Art Audio Reference that they sell for $4000. I'll put mine that I built up against any 'high zoot' preamp out there.
4yanx
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Bingo - John. This is the stage I was referring to and I will put mine to the same challenge, including anything up to the Aesthetix IO.
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dmailer
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You may also want to check out the Hagerman Trumpet. It is a little more than you want to spend new but is an outstanding buy for the money.
gerardff
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I've heard the Phono1 and thought the exact opposite as "highs" go. I was hearing a a Benz Lo4 and and Aries. I found it really smooth and warm, the same went for hearing it with a totally differnt deck/arm/cart. In fact I have been trying to match what I heard and cannot. I'd look at something else as the cause. I'd try differnt tonearm cables first if you can. I really think the Phono1 is not the problem
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