Guest jakeyb77 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Sorry if this topic has been done, I did look I promise. I just want a simple phono stage to bypass the one in my Rotel pre. I had a Yaqin tube a while back but sold that. Are there any SNA members that recommend one in this range that punches above it's weight?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Jasmine LP 2.0 is a legitimate giant slayer in my book. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) Jasmine LP 2.0 is a legitimate giant slayer in my book. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Thanks mate will have a look... Hmmm looks good..don't have a lead on one do you?? haha Edited January 24, 2016 by jakeyb77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroen Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Secondhand Dynavector P75, probably not a mark 3 at that price but certainly a mark 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Secondhand Dynavector P75, probably not a mark 3 at that price but certainly a mark 2. EEK! Mk3 $1800 on eBay. No Mark 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hensa Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Contact @@mwhouston. I've got his Mimic MM phono stage in a second system and for well under your budget, it is seriously good. For your type of budget, I expect he could build something exceptional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Legend @@Hensa will do! Sounds like a plan. Thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroen Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 EEK! Mk3 $1800 on eBay. No Mark 2. EEK indeed!!! A new Mk3 is only NZD995 http://totallywired.co.nz/dynavector_p75mk3.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil c Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 The Dynavector are a very nice phono - only $775 direct from JD audio. Mark Houston's phono's are great value too. I had a La Boca battery powered of his which sounded sweet as ! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) That's all I needed to hear! If @@mwhouston 's phono's are good enough for Evil Springs it's good enough for my padded cell Edited January 24, 2016 by jakeyb77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwhouston Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 That's all I needed to hear! If @@mwhouston 's phono's are good enough for Evil Springs it's good enough for my padded cell I must catchup with Mr C. It's been a while. The wife is back to work soon so maybe a mid-week GTG with a few others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackangus Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Jasmine LP 2.0 is a legitimate giant slayer in my book. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Absolutely it is. The others I would consider at or around your budget on the used market are the Nighthawk, PS Audio GCPH, Ifi iPhono. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) Sorry if this topic has been done, I did look I promise. I just want a simple phono stage to bypass the one in my Rotel pre. I had a Yaqin tube a while back but sold that. Are there any SNA members that recommend one in this range that punches above it's weight?? The Hagerman Bugle (now Bugle 2, I think) is great sounding. Jim H will supply one fully made up. Much better sounding than the Nighthawk recommended by ba, below, IMO (which I find boring-sounding). Andy Absolutely it is. The others I would consider at or around your budget on the used market are the Nighthawk, PS Audio GCPH, Ifi iPhono. Edited January 24, 2016 by andyr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackangus Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 The Hagerman Bugle (now Bugle 2, I think) is great sounding. Jim H will supply one fully made up. Much better sounding than the Nighthawk recommended by ba, below, IMO (which I find boring-sounding). Andy Yep I owned the bugle too - actually @@djb has it now and I believe it sounds much better after you worked some magic on it @@andyr I still have fond memories of my nighthawk and wish I had been able to keep it - it made way for upgrades in other areas - but like many things I guess it is system dependent? Would actually love to hear your phono stages you build someday Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekyboy Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) Sorry if this topic has been done, I did look I promise. I just want a simple phono stage to bypass the one in my Rotel pre. I had a Yaqin tube a while back but sold that. Are there any SNA members that recommend one in this range that punches above it's weight?? You could always try the Slee Loaner Program, the Gram Amp 2 Communicator and the Gram Amp 2 SE are both great little phono stages and meet your budget. With the loaner program you can borrow them first for free and see what you prefer. Shoot me a PM if you're interested. Cheers, Keith Edited January 24, 2016 by cheekyboy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Ok some great suggestions and thanks to all for your advice... I have contacted @@mwhouston and on recommendation from SNA members I will give the Mimic a go. Seems to fit the bill for what I need at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroen Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 The Dynavector are a very nice phono - only $775 direct from JD audio. Mark Houston's phono's are great value too. I had a La Boca battery powered of his which sounded sweet as ! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk AUD775 for a Mk III Great price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Yep I owned the bugle too - actually @@djb has it now and I believe it sounds much better after you worked some magic on it @@andyr I still have fond memories of my nighthawk and wish I had been able to keep it - it made way for upgrades in other areas - but like many things I guess it is system dependent? Would actually love to hear your phono stages you build someday Andy Aah, so you obviously preferred the Nighthawk, ba? All goes to show ... different strokes ... Send me a PM at the end of Feb and I should have my MM one back, so you could borrow it. But what cart do you have - and what phono stage do you have now? Regards, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 @@mwhouston "special" valve phono pre. or the Mimic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A J Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Absolutely it is. The others I would consider at or around your budget on the used market are the Nighthawk, PS Audio GCPH, Ifi iPhono.I second that - the GCPH was my favorite - punchy nice weight and presence. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Thanks mate will have a look... Hmmm looks good..don't have a lead on one do you?? haha I have one with upgrade caps that I can be persuaded to be parted with...have kinda upgraded (read: bought something way more expensive) I say kinda upgraded because I don't feel the Jasmine lacks behind as such. This particular Jasmine was the majority fave in a group shootout with other SNAers last year. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABG Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I have one with upgrade caps that I can be persuaded to be parted with...have kinda upgraded (read: bought something way more expensive) I say kinda upgraded because I don't feel the Jasmine lacks behind as such. This particular Jasmine was the majority fave in a group shootout with other SNAers last year. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk The Jasmine was certainly my all 'round pick on the day David. Very nice little unit. I would love to arrange a shootout between it and the PS Audio GCPH now residing in my system. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackangus Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Aah, so you obviously preferred the Nighthawk, ba? All goes to show ... different strokes ... Send me a PM at the end of Feb and I should have my MM one back, so you could borrow it. But what cart do you have - and what phono stage do you have now? Regards, Andy Missed this sorry @@andyr - will pm you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad Dib Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 EEK indeed!!! A new Mk3 is only NZD995 http://totallywired.co.nz/dynavector_p75mk3.html So only roughly twice the price he specified... FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPSHELF Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Contact @@mwhouston. I've got his Mimic MM phono stage in a second system and for well under your budget, it is seriously good. For your type of budget, I expect he could build something exceptional.I am listening to The Mimic MM here too and it sounds lovely and is much better than my Naim prefix at 5X the price, i also put an old cambridge 551p in a few weeks back and let it warm up during the day, when i dropped the cart in it lasted one side a no brain er really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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