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Location: newcastle upon tyne
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I'm peter.
Phono stage thoughts please
I am looking for any advice or suggestions regarding a great phono stage to use with my REGA RP6/EXACT 2 combo. I am currently using a Cambridge audio 651p stage however its struggling to keep up with the rest of my kit. Looking forward to seeing what you guys suggest/recommend. Forgot to mention budgets up to £300
cheers
Peter
HEGEL H100 integrated amp
REGA rp6/exact cart
REGA Apollo r CD
NEAT ELITE SE loudspeakers
BERESFORD bushmaster mk2 dac
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Mc5000 klotz ms audio cables(cheers Brian).
REGA couple 2 ics
JEZ ARKLESS phono stage
RUSS ANDREWS powermax mains cables
ISOTEK POLARIS mains block
ATLAS Speaker cables
CREEK OBH21 SE head amp
BRIANS silver hybrid ics
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Location: Liverpool, Merseyside.
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I'm Ben.
Gotta be worth considering the firebottle stage even if it's slightly above your budget.
Technics SL1210 with
SME IV Arm & AT OC9XML,
Firebottle modded Tron Convergence Phono Stage,
Bluesound Node 2i, Technics SL DZ 1200 CD
Denon PMA1700ne amp
Yamaha NS1000M Speakers.
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Location: Warrington
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I'm Neil.
Vista Audio Phono 1 mkII will be a clear upgrade at the budget. One that keeps the tube fans happy, but is solid state.
My vinyl setup is not currently in use, you can borrow mine for a week or two of you'd like.
Mana Acoustics Racks / Bright Star IsoNodes Decoupling >> Allo DigiOne Player >> Pedja Rogic's Audial Model S DAC + Pioneer PL-71 turntable / Vista Audio phono-1 mk II / Denon PCL-5 headshell / Reson Reca >> LFD DLS >> LFD PA2M (SE) >> Royd RR3s.
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Location: Durham
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I'm Andy.
The obvious choice would seem to be sending the 651 to Jez Arkless. His rebuilt 640 or 651 has built quite a reputation. As you already own the donor unit, it would mean you don't have to buy a new one or sell your 651 on.
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I'm Jez.
That would make sense indeed. Current price for the basic unit is £225 so well within budget. Some googling will soon find many rave reviews, especially on pfm forum.Originally Posted by Scooby
Arkless Electronics-Engineered to be better. Tel. 01670 530674 (after 1pm)
Modded Thorens TD150, Audio Technica AT-1005 MkII, Technics EPC-300MC, Arkless Hybrid MC phono stage, Arkless passive pre, Arkless 50WPC Class A SS power amp, (or) Arkless modded Leak Stereo 20, Modded Kef Reference 105/3's
ReVox PR99, Studer B62, Ferrograph Series 7, Tandberg TCD440, Hitachi FT-5500MkI, also FT-5500MkII
Digital: Yamaha CDR-HD1500 (Digital Swiss army knife-CD recorder, player, hard drive, DAC and ADC in one), PC files via 24/96 sound card and SPDIF, modded Philips CD850, modded Philips CD104, modded DPA Little Bit DAC. Sennheiser HD580 cans with Arkless Headphone amp.
Cables- free interconnects that come with CD players, mains leads from B&Q, dead kettles etc, extension leads from Tesco
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Location: newcastle upon tyne
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I'm peter.
Thanks for the info Jez I will look into that��
HEGEL H100 integrated amp
REGA rp6/exact cart
REGA Apollo r CD
NEAT ELITE SE loudspeakers
BERESFORD bushmaster mk2 dac
Powered by a DEBEN tracer battery
Mc5000 klotz ms audio cables(cheers Brian).
REGA couple 2 ics
JEZ ARKLESS phono stage
RUSS ANDREWS powermax mains cables
ISOTEK POLARIS mains block
ATLAS Speaker cables
CREEK OBH21 SE head amp
BRIANS silver hybrid ics
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Location: newcastle upon tyne
Posts: 325
I'm peter.
Another one to ponder cheers
HEGEL H100 integrated amp
REGA rp6/exact cart
REGA Apollo r CD
NEAT ELITE SE loudspeakers
BERESFORD bushmaster mk2 dac
Powered by a DEBEN tracer battery
Mc5000 klotz ms audio cables(cheers Brian).
REGA couple 2 ics
JEZ ARKLESS phono stage
RUSS ANDREWS powermax mains cables
ISOTEK POLARIS mains block
ATLAS Speaker cables
CREEK OBH21 SE head amp
BRIANS silver hybrid ics
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Location: newcastle upon tyne
Posts: 325
I'm peter.
Hi Jez have you got a demo unit doing the rounds. Just had a quick scout around and your 651p upgrade has very favourable reviews/comments
HEGEL H100 integrated amp
REGA rp6/exact cart
REGA Apollo r CD
NEAT ELITE SE loudspeakers
BERESFORD bushmaster mk2 dac
Powered by a DEBEN tracer battery
Mc5000 klotz ms audio cables(cheers Brian).
REGA couple 2 ics
JEZ ARKLESS phono stage
RUSS ANDREWS powermax mains cables
ISOTEK POLARIS mains block
ATLAS Speaker cables
CREEK OBH21 SE head amp
BRIANS silver hybrid ics
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I'm Mark.
Dunno if £300 will do this - depends on how much stuff you have upstairs !
http://www.audio-talk.co.uk/phpBB2/v...=6369&start=15
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I'm Jez.
I do indeed. As you are just up the road could you collect it from my place? If you like it as much as I'm sure you will you can bring your standard one in for surgery when you bring the demo unit back
Arkless Electronics-Engineered to be better. Tel. 01670 530674 (after 1pm)
Modded Thorens TD150, Audio Technica AT-1005 MkII, Technics EPC-300MC, Arkless Hybrid MC phono stage, Arkless passive pre, Arkless 50WPC Class A SS power amp, (or) Arkless modded Leak Stereo 20, Modded Kef Reference 105/3's
ReVox PR99, Studer B62, Ferrograph Series 7, Tandberg TCD440, Hitachi FT-5500MkI, also FT-5500MkII
Digital: Yamaha CDR-HD1500 (Digital Swiss army knife-CD recorder, player, hard drive, DAC and ADC in one), PC files via 24/96 sound card and SPDIF, modded Philips CD850, modded Philips CD104, modded DPA Little Bit DAC. Sennheiser HD580 cans with Arkless Headphone amp.
Cables- free interconnects that come with CD players, mains leads from B&Q, dead kettles etc, extension leads from Tesco
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