Sugden Optima Phono Stage (MM/MC)

[Geoff101]

***SOLD***

I bought this well respected phono stage as a stop gap earlier this year. I fancy trying something else so this needs to go to help fund it.

There's not a lot on the web about these but everything you do find it positive. I can't tell you much about the specs I'm afraid. Patrick at Sugden said that he thought that the MM input loading was 200pF from memory. He says they were popular with dealers when new.

I haven't the means to test the MC side of it but the chap who sold it to me said it was fine. MM works very nicely.
As with all things Sugden, it has a lovely musical, warm sound and is very nicely made.

Cosmetically it's in excellent condition and has clearly been looked after.

I'd like what it owes me which is £175 (firm). If you have a look round the web, you'll see them fetch a good deal more.

Collection only from Bicester (M40 J9) I'm afraid as I'm fed up with posting things for them to arrive not working / damaged / not at all.

Pictures:

http://www.g32.co.uk/images/optima1.JPG

http://www.g32.co.uk/images/optima2.JPG

[Geoff101]

Now sold - thanks

[walpurgis]

Ah well. I was working up a sweat as to whether to buy it from you or not! The decision is now (probably fortunately) made for me. :)

[mad-moon]

I'm surprised it took an hour and a half to sell...it was for nowt....If it hadn't been collection only...it would have went in a minute and a half...cause I would have snaffled it...