Another angle on this is a DIY build is the way to achieve the best of the expensive Phono stages at a fraction of the cost
The Paradise phono stage being the prime example
Alan
Another angle on this is a DIY build is the way to achieve the best of the expensive Phono stages at a fraction of the cost
The Paradise phono stage being the prime example
Alan
Turntable - Garrard 401/Jelco 750L/Ortofon Kontrapunkt B, Pioneer PLC 590, Micro Sieki MA505 , Denon DL103R - DIY Paradise Phono stage - Reel 2 Reel Studer A810, Otari MX55,Tascam BR20, Revox A77, B77, PR99, TEAC X1000 & 3440, Digital HTPC / Young Dac - Preamp - DIY B4, 821, Power Amp's DIY Avondale NCC300 Mono Block, Speakers Wilmslow Kit Volt BM220.8 / Scanspeak D2905/9500
Location: Shenfield
Posts: 573
I'm Slav.
Paradise is not a good example , it is too sophisticated and to build it with no oscilloscope , transistor tester , etc... is like trying to build spaceship with just a hammer . Total cost is around £1k and with right tools and proper testing aims a bit higher than standard DIY projects .
Its just an example of what can be done, its blatantly obvious that you have to have the skills and equipment, but you could also ask someone to do it for you and still save a lot compared to a commercially produce product.
Simon SQ225917 made quite a few Paradise phono stages for people on here and PFM and put a smile on there faces, I know people who own them and are very happy with them and what they paid to have them built
But as I said its just an example, the Salas folding simplistic phono stage is another over on DIY audio, the phonoclone another , and Bugle 2 from Hagerman sells kits, there are loads out there.
Alan
Turntable - Garrard 401/Jelco 750L/Ortofon Kontrapunkt B, Pioneer PLC 590, Micro Sieki MA505 , Denon DL103R - DIY Paradise Phono stage - Reel 2 Reel Studer A810, Otari MX55,Tascam BR20, Revox A77, B77, PR99, TEAC X1000 & 3440, Digital HTPC / Young Dac - Preamp - DIY B4, 821, Power Amp's DIY Avondale NCC300 Mono Block, Speakers Wilmslow Kit Volt BM220.8 / Scanspeak D2905/9500
Turntable - Garrard 401/Jelco 750L/Ortofon Kontrapunkt B, Pioneer PLC 590, Micro Sieki MA505 , Denon DL103R - DIY Paradise Phono stage - Reel 2 Reel Studer A810, Otari MX55,Tascam BR20, Revox A77, B77, PR99, TEAC X1000 & 3440, Digital HTPC / Young Dac - Preamp - DIY B4, 821, Power Amp's DIY Avondale NCC300 Mono Block, Speakers Wilmslow Kit Volt BM220.8 / Scanspeak D2905/9500
The paradise is a phonostage that should cost FAR more than it does, so I believe that was the point being made.
There are other DIY phonostages that don't require much more than a soldering iron to build. Mine is just one of them. Incredibly straightforward and the result is very rewarding.
Building your own stuff only adds to the enjoyment of listening to it.
Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk
Posts: 380
I'm John.
The OP, will benefit from attending a 'Bake Off 'social event where Phonostages are being evaluated through one system.
I have heard the Paradise in such a situation, and am very aware of the capabilities it has, I had it as a top contender on the day, and this still stands, but, it is one that needs to be heard, as it has a unique reference quality presentation, that most Phon's can't get near.
Absolutely !
https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/grou...stage-buy.html
I wish I had joined in this one too
looks excellent and very simple to build
Alan
Turntable - Garrard 401/Jelco 750L/Ortofon Kontrapunkt B, Pioneer PLC 590, Micro Sieki MA505 , Denon DL103R - DIY Paradise Phono stage - Reel 2 Reel Studer A810, Otari MX55,Tascam BR20, Revox A77, B77, PR99, TEAC X1000 & 3440, Digital HTPC / Young Dac - Preamp - DIY B4, 821, Power Amp's DIY Avondale NCC300 Mono Block, Speakers Wilmslow Kit Volt BM220.8 / Scanspeak D2905/9500