Building a system with the Graham Slee HiFi components European toy box

[mikeyb]

I've owned Novo headphone amp, quite nice.

I've also had on loan, a Reflex M, an EXP head amp, and a PSU 1 for power, an Accession MC stage as well as a set of the Sleeve interconnects and all really good but I didn't keep any as I was still hunting cartridges at the time too.

[CageyH]

Yes! Let's see those boxes and what's inside! Enjoy the new endeavor!

The boxes are not mine, and I am not taking the cases apart.
If I personally owned them, I would contemplate it.

[mikmas]

I've owned Novo headphone amp, quite nice.

Interesting - I've been toying with the idea of getting the self build version.

Are they any good?

[CageyH]

SL1200 with EPC-U205/Neo SAS -> Accession MM phono stage -> Majestic DAC -> Firebottle Monos.
This sounds lovely. Really clean and insightful. I could listen to this all day and then ask why people feel the need to move up to MC, but I have not tried the MC version yet.

[mikeyb]

SL1200 with EPC-U205/Neo SAS -> Accession MM phono stage -> Majestic DAC -> Firebottle Monos.
This sounds lovely. Really clean and insightful. I could listen to this all day and then ask why people feel the need to move up to MC, but I have not tried the MC version yet.

The Majestic would suit my system perfectly I think, just a pity I've no money now lol

[CageyH]

The Majestic is, well, quite Majestic. It is a good sounding DAC and Preamp. 3 optical and 3 coax connections, as well as a USB.
If I went back to Proprius amps on the back of my speakers, it would make a really discrete system, especially if I got rid of the CD player. A smaller shelf under the TT one would be sufficient, and it would sound really good as well.

[CageyH]

I have had the Majestic DAC and Accession MM on for a few days now.
I really like the presentation of the music with this combination through my Firebottle amps.
Worth noting is that the Accession MM is being powered by the Enigma version of the PSU1.

I would recommend anybody looking for a phonostage in this price range to audition the Accession. I think it is rather good.
I hope to tr the Accession MC soon, but it may be going out for loan before I get the chance.

I am sat here listening to Eric Clapton unplugged, sipping on a small dram (for medicinal purposes of course) and it simply sounds sublime.