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    My otp is awaiting pick-up from the post office tomorrow. I'll be able to compare it to my angle audio unit when I get it up and running.

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    Quote Originally Posted by smangus View Post
    My otp is awaiting pick-up from the post office tomorrow. I'll be able to compare it to my angle audio unit when I get it up and running.
    I'll look forward to that. The OTP really is a fantastic phono stage.

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    Phew!

    😉 😁

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeyb View Post
    Phew!

    😉 😁
    Hahaha

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    Thanks for the write up Oliver. I assume all were compared using with MC carts.

    Would there be such a difference with a good MM cart do you think?
    As I use a 2M Black I am not sure how much difference there would be.
    GyroDec 2M Black, Amplification: Luxman 505ux.
    Loudspeakers: Harbeth HL-K6

    Quad 99 CD, Amplifier: Teac A H 500i, Loudspeakers: SCM11

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    You're welcome!

    The Cartridge used was a VDH Linn MC. I am unsure of the specific model.

    The TT was a bog standard Lenco 75.

    The FB range are switchable between MM/MC.

    The Tron is available as a MM or MC stage.

    The 2M cart is a very good cart and I'd be surprised if you didnt hear a difference in phono stages.

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    Given the retail on the Tron, there can't be a great deal of that going on the SUT's. It would seem to make sense for them to sell a cheaper model without them..
    “Music has always been a matter of energy to me, a question of fuel. Sentimental people call it inspiration, but what they really mean is fuel. I have always needed fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio”

    Hunter S Thompson

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ali Tait View Post
    Given the retail on the Tron, there can't be a great deal of that going on the SUT's. It would seem to make sense for them to sell a cheaper model without them..
    Alan and I felt that seeing as there was only £100 difference between the MM and MC versions, not enough had been spent on the SUTs. Its still a very good phono stage though. The opposition was just better.

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    Yep, still happy with my two box FB. Need to hear how it compares to the Vivant though.
    “Music has always been a matter of energy to me, a question of fuel. Sentimental people call it inspiration, but what they really mean is fuel. I have always needed fuel. I am a serious consumer. On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio”

    Hunter S Thompson

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ali Tait View Post
    Yep, still happy with my two box FB. Need to hear how it compares to the Vivant though.
    It doesn't to be fair Ali, The Vivant is well ahead on all fronts 😢 I wish it was closer because I can almost afford a FB-Plus lol

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