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    You could try the Dynavector P75, stonking good value at around 600 I feel, certainly get your toes tapping.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Totemkid View Post
    I am interested in upgrading my phono stage from a Cambridge Audio 640p to a Valve phono stage and was wondering if anyone has tried the Icon Audio PS2 valve phono stage. I have an ortofon 2m blue cartridge at present and could get a step up transformer at a later stage. Any thoughts on this phono stage or any alternative recommendations?
    David, I would suggest getting on the Firebottle list and waiting to hear that if you can. I've had chance to listen to it for over an hour today and it was excellent. I've not really had anything previously to compare it to in a similar quality bracket though. I've just got a Rega Elex-r and while I don't think that the integral phono stage is fully run in yet and should improve over the coming weeks, the Firebottle is clearly ahead at the moment.
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    +1 for the Firebottle. The other alternative is to send your 640P to Arkless. I have a 640P, Croft Micro 25 and 25 Basic, and have tried both the earlier Firebottle and Arkless 640. As both the Firebottle and Arkless are doing their rounds, you could put your name on the list, have a listen, and then decide.
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    The Ming Da 2006 is better in my opinion and cheaper to boot. better still is the Firebottle+
    Quote Originally Posted by Totemkid View Post
    I am interested in upgrading my phono stage from a Cambridge Audio 640p to a Valve phono stage and was wondering if anyone has tried the Icon Audio PS2 valve phono stage. I have an ortofon 2m blue cartridge at present and could get a step up transformer at a later stage. Any thoughts on this phono stage or any alternative recommendations?

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    firebottle is great...cheaper option Schiit mani.does both mm mc
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    I believe that David has a valve phono stage now. I did offer to let him listen to the Firebottle+ while it is with me but he already had another one by then.
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