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Thread: The VIVANT is here - super linear MC/MM phono stage

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arkless Electronics View Post
    Looking good Alan! A bit of competition eh...
    Oh yes, some STIFF competition.
    Listening this evening to some well know tracks we are impressed with the balance and sheer vibrancy of the sound.
    The rim tap on Dire Straits is just so percussive it is SO realistic.

    Cheers,
    Alan

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    Quote Originally Posted by Firebottle View Post
    Oh yes, some STIFF competition.
    Listening this evening to some well know tracks we are impressed with the balance and sheer vibrancy of the sound.
    The rim tap on Dire Straits is just so percussive it is SO realistic.

    Cheers,
    Alan
    Bring it on I'm equally confident
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    Look forward to hearing it Alan next time your over here
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    Price? Availability?
    Cheers, Jeff

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    Availability is actually 'made to order'. Lead time currently has to be quoted at 10 weeks, due to extenuating circumstances.

    Black or Silver front to your choice, price is £1100.
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    All this discussion isn't helping me you know 😉 😁

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    Looks very neat Alan.

    I still don't like the typeface though, but that does not really matter as I am sticking with my KIN.
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    Just out of interest, what valves have you chosen for the Vivant?
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    They are the same valves Kevin, just a different EQ scheme.

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    If it is better than the KIN stage, then it must be pretty special.
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