Yeah I mean I love the one I have, it sounds epic and if we’re just talking gear that’s the one I’d say to get. Probably still would over here. But yeah totally get what you’re saying.
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Yeah I mean I love the one I have, it sounds epic and if we’re just talking gear that’s the one I’d say to get. Probably still would over here. But yeah totally get what you’re saying.
Hollywood
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I'm also considering the Bryston BP-2 MM and MM / MC phono stage. They are made right here in Canada 
and their warranty is apparently second to none. Jason carries the brand and is going to get me the pricings a little later on today.
and their warranty is apparently second to none. Jason carries the brand and is going to get me the pricings a little later on today.I'm also considering the Bryston BP-2 MM and MM / MC phono stage. They are made right here in Canada
Looks like a really nice option but looking at the list price over here it’s taking you into a whole new price range with a completely different set of much leaner and fitter sharks than what you’d been considering previously!
Edit: on U.K. prices it’s competing with the Moon 310 rather than 110 and isn’t far off the price of a Sutherland 20/20 for example.
Be aware that one of the founders/designers recently passed. I’m not sure how/if that affects things moving forward.I'm also considering the Bryston BP-2 MM and MM / MC phono stage. They are made right here in Canada
Hollywood
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Fair enough, will see what he comes back with.
Hollywood
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Probably out of the running now that I found out you need to power it with the PS3 power supply.
Probably out of the running now that I found out you need to power it with the PS3 power supply.
As much as I love mine and would probably say buy it, if you didn’t have an ocean to send it back over for warranty repairs, I’d probably be going for the moon if I was in your shoes.
Plus no import duties.
Hollywood
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Yikes! I'm looking at $2300 plus tax for the BP2 MM and PS3 power supply and $3050 plus tax for BP2 MM / MC and PS3...not gonna happenProbably out of the running now that I found out you need to power it with the PS3 power supply.
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Hollywood
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kvetcha
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It is, of course, your money, but I would caution against hopping aboard the price creep treadmill that you appear to be eyeballing.
Hollywood
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I'm simply doing my due diligence and exploring all options.
kvetcha
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No judgment! Was just observing a general upward trend in unit price the further along the discussion went.
I'll mind my own business.
No judgment! Was just observing a general upward trend in unit price the further along the discussion went.
I'll mind my own business.
Hahaha! I was noticing the same thing, that was why my comment on the Bryson was about it being a few price brackets further up
Hollywood
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Not at all. Your opinion is always welcomed.
Sebastian
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Currently on my short list to research:
Rogue Audio Sphinx v3
Yamaha S-A801
Marantz PM8006
Rogue Audio Sphinx v3
Yamaha S-A801
Marantz PM8006
kvetcha
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I liked my Sphinx v2 a lot, but ended up going full tubes after about a year. No complaints with the Sphinx itself, just felt the 100w/ch was wasted on my speakers.
You should consider used tube amps in the same neighborhood.
AnthonyI
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Never had one, but if I had to replace the NAD I would be looking at the Sphinx intently
Never had one, but if I had to replace the NAD I would be looking at the Sphinx intently
Would you not be tempted to run both phono stages into the Luna?
AnthonyI
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I don't need any help in doing things like this sir, stop stirring the pot, lol....................in answer to your question, yes I have.