Again, Dan, congrats.

Once you get the XP-15 settled in and lived with for a while and the "cash outlay" situation settles down, I'd still recommend considering a standalone Step-Up Transformer for the Cadenza Black. It will take your Gyro and Cadenza to it's full capability. That Ortofon SUT looks pretty nice.

I had a buddy over last weekend and did a comparo for him with my Shelter using the "el cheapo" Yoshino SUTs built in to the EAR and the standalone Bob's Devices SUT. My buddy was shocked at the improvement. He also has a Koetsu and GyroDec with SME 309, and said he's going to have to get one because he now realizes that he's not getting the full performance out of his Koetsu using the SUTs in his EAR834.

Stephen.......For now, I am about as far down this rabbit hole as I plan to go. Future analog dollars will go into vinyl until I rebuild a record collection that is worthy of the present investment in analog front end. Right now I am averaging about $100.00 per album in front end cost. :yikes:

I'm afraid to calculate mine! :laughin:

So do these...

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:D

Ivan.......No Interest in that. I don't even take aspirin unless I absolutely have to.

Great Choice Dan. Let us know how it sounds of course.

One note, If the XP-15 is like the XONO, it is single ended, not balanced. the balanced are add ons to the SE output.

Wayne Colburn the designer told me to use the SE outputs for the best possible sound on the XONO.

Shane.......Thanks for the tip. I may contact Pass Labs for a definitive answer on the XP-15. I appreciate the information.

Dan... Congratulations on your new phono stage. I guess there is no cure for LuFlu! :D

This is getting Serious... I'll bring in my best Medical Team!

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Hang in there Dan, a cure is imminent.

:D

Ivan.......I hope I don't have to travel as far as India for treatment. :lmao: