Phono stage suggestions

[steveharman]

You will be “pleased” to know that Alan designed the BB3, and “unfortunately” it sounds better than the Vivant (I think I have an early version of a Vivant in my Kin).

:-). Which came first / what are the major differences between the two units?

The Vivant blows away every stage I've heard regardless of price (I've yet to experience the BB3) so it's a win-win afaic - two great pieces of kit from the same source!

[Firebottle]

:-). Which came first / what are the major differences between the two units?

The Vivant blows away every stage I've heard regardless of price (I've yet to experience the BB3) so it's a win-win afaic - two great pieces of kit from the same source!

The Vivant came first then the BigBottle development was done to equal or exceed the Vivant performance. Once the BB3 was finished the performance gains were most welcome.
The BB3 has lower noise and greater clarity/transparency.

This year has also seen the development of the BigBottle Ultime (BBu), a no holds barred dual mono phono stage that uses no less than 8 valves.
This has exceeded all expectations but requires the best supporting equipment to show it's ultimate performance.

[Barry]

This year has also seen the development of the BigBottle Ultime (BBu), a no holds barred dual mono phono stage that uses no less than 8 valves.
This has exceeded all expectations but requires the best supporting equipment to show it's ultimate performance.

Alan, are you able to supply more information on the BBu development; specification, photos etc. please?

[CageyH]

The Vivant came first then the BigBottle development was done to equal or exceed the Vivant performance. Once the BB3 was finished the performance gains were most welcome.
The BB3 has lower noise and greater clarity/transparency.

This year has also seen the development of the BigBottle Ultime (BBu), a no holds barred dual mono phono stage that uses no less than 8 valves.
This has exceeded all expectations but requires the best supporting equipment to show it's ultimate performance.

The Kin phono stage came before the Vivant?
I am going to do my best to avoid hearing the BBu during 2022.