Life is about to get interesting. The Rothwell Headspace is the piece of kit that I've had in my head for years thinking "If only someone made something that ........................", but didn't know anyone did. I'd considered SUT's but they seem a bit too bespoke, being tailored to a particular cartridge.
I want to hear what it does with my AT33 PTG/II, but more importantly to see what happens with an SAE 1000LT that I have. A HOMC (2,5mV @ 1kHz, 5cm/sec), an output too much for the MC input on my phono stage and not enough for the MM input. The MC input gives an extremely lively but ultimately slightly over driven distorted sound, whilst the MM input sounds a bit ordinary and lifeless. This is a staggeringly capable cartridge that can deliver dynamic range in spades when partnered well. I'm hoping the Headspace will give me the flexibility to adjust matters.
Just had a dip into the toy money pot and ordered one, delivery around Wednesday. We'll see.
Source: Orbe SE / SME IV / Cadenza Bronze
Source: WD NAS / Cyrus Stream X2 / Chord DAVE
Source: Oppo UDP-205 (CD/DVD-A/SACD)
Amplification: Icon Audio PS 3 Sig Phono + Audio Research LS27 + Musical Fidelity A5cr Power Amp
Loudspeakers: ProAc Response D28
Cables/stands: Mark Grant G1500HD + Linn K20 + Cat 5e
Other bits: Okki Nokki keeping things clean