Trichord DIno

[Mikeandvan]

With or without 'upgraded' power supply, I'm guessing it doesn't make a blind bit of difference, anyone tell me different? I got a G Slee era v jobbie, but Dino takes both mm and mc all in de one box, that's what I call music.

[struth]

Makes a big difference

[Mikeandvan]

Makes a big difference

Nooooo, I don't belieeeeev it!

[Clive197]

I used to own a Trichord Dino with a Never Connected Power Supply and upgraded umbilical chord. Superb Phonostage and power supply which was only beaten by a vastly more expensive Phonostage.

[chris@panteg]

I used to have the Diablo with NCPSU and upgraded cable, the ncps does make a significant improvement! Very fine phono stage but I now use and prefer the Puresound P10 and T10.

[Idlewithnodrive]

I'm afraid that, in this case, the upgraded PSU does make a BIG difference.

[Mikeandvan]

Looks like I better get the upgraded PS then, thanks folks.

[windy]

Are you talking about the Dino+ power supply compared to the supplied power supply or NCPS?
I bought mine second hand with the Dino+, I realised one day that it was not working so bought a standard supply with the intention of getting the Dino+ fixed. I then realised it had blown the slow blow fuse so it was only used briefly. I could try some comparisons and get back to you with my findings or alternatively send me a PM and we could maybe arrange a loan of my DINO+

[Wakefield Turntables]

Yep I had the Diablo and the NCPS, I'm afraid that I agree, it's a much better phonostage WITH the NCPS.

[Natara]

I've had a Dino Mk1 & 2 with NCPSU and also a Mk2 with standard psu all excellent but the NCPSU was much, much better. Last week I won an auction for a Mk1 with Dino + and it's also excellent.
Did you buy the Mk2 on eBay from someone in Brighton I did see that but knew I'd want the upgraded PSU to go with it so went with the Mk1. That was a good buy though at £185.

[Mikeandvan]

I've had a Dino Mk1 & 2 with NCPSU and also a Mk2 with standard psu all excellent but the NCPSU was much, much better. Last week I won an auction for a Mk1 with Dino + and it's also excellent.
Did you buy the Mk2 on eBay from someone in Brighton I did see that but knew I'd want the upgraded PSU to go with it so went with the Mk1. That was a good buy though at £185.
No, after everyone and their aunt saying the upgraded power supply was much better I gave it a miss, another one ending soon on ebay, fingers crossed.

[Mikeandvan]

Just won one on ebay for £200 posted, with Dino +, description was a bit brief, hope its ok! Where do I get this 'trichord cable' from?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trichord-Dino-With-Power-Supply-Plus-A-Dino-Plus-Power-Supply-/154116004851?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=NiC3LJJNsLeOftvRvNwJjamuJJg%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc

[chris@panteg]

Just use the standard supplied cable, the upgraded cable only makes a subtle differences and I mean subtle.

[windy]

You will find a replacement cable off eBay for around £30-£40 IIRC, I looked at a longer cable for mine not so long ago to get the power supply further away from the pre but they were .75m I think.

[Mikeandvan]

Just use the standard supplied cable, the upgraded cable only makes a subtle differences and I mean subtle.

Cable is missing, wondering how to get cheapy replacement.

[Mikeandvan]

Damn, my £200 Dino wasn;t such a bargain after all then!

[Natara]

You can sell the original PSU to cover the cost so It's still a very good buy Mike there's a company on eBay that sells a copy of the upgraded Trichord cable for around £40 or a standard for around £20.
There are a couple of MM settings on the Dino I find the low output one better with my Audio Technica MM you can flick between the two as your playing a record so it's easy to find out.

[Domg]

I’ve been moving towards more home made hifi (speakers, deck, preamp and now phono stage). Now my Bigbottle phono stage is working I have a Mk2 Dino and Dino+ sitting unused. If anyone wants to give it a new home let me know and I’ll send some pics. Any reasonable offer considered.
It may even have the upgraded cable, but I wouldn’t swear to it as I’m not confident about the difference.

[Natara]

I’ve been moving towards more home made hifi (speakers, deck, preamp and now phono stage). Now my Bigbottle phono stage is working I have a Mk2 Dino and Dino+ sitting unused. If anyone wants to give it a new home let me know and I’ll send some pics. Any reasonable offer considered.
It may even have the upgraded cable, but I wouldn’t swear to it as I’m not confident about the difference.

Sent you a pm Domg

[Natara]

HI Dom,
I have tried pm'ing you but not sure if your msg board is full.


I’ve been moving towards more home made hifi (speakers, deck, preamp and now phono stage). Now my Bigbottle phono stage is working I have a Mk2 Dino and Dino+ sitting unused. If anyone wants to give it a new home let me know and I’ll send some pics. Any reasonable offer considered.
It may even have the upgraded cable, but I wouldn’t swear to it as I’m not confident about the difference.