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Sutherland Phono
Anybody currently or previously running with a Sutherland phono? I would love to hear your thoughts.
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Good stuff for sure. Fidelis can give you a loaner to try out!
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Audio Room: CH Precision I1, Esoteric k01XD, Lab 12 Melto 2, Luxman PD-171A TT, Roon Nucleus, Stenheim Alumine Three, Silversmith Fidelium speaker cables, Siltech 680 interconnects, Shunyata Sigma USB Cable, Audioquest Hurricane PCs, Shunyata Everest,CORE Design racks, Stein Harmonizers, HRS damping plates, Stillpoints and all that other silly stuff. Office: Luxman L-595A SE, Diapason Neos speakers, HiFi Rose RS150B, Nordost Frey 2 Interconnects, Tellurium Q Silver speaker cables, |
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I'm sure you know this Greg, but just for the record, those guys at both Fidelis and AV Therapy are fantastic! We're very lucky to have them so close by.
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Agreed. They are both great to deal with. We are very lucky. And for what they don’t carry, there is always Ivan, who has always provided great deals and service. I hope to visit him soon.
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Audio Room: CH Precision I1, Esoteric k01XD, Lab 12 Melto 2, Luxman PD-171A TT, Roon Nucleus, Stenheim Alumine Three, Silversmith Fidelium speaker cables, Siltech 680 interconnects, Shunyata Sigma USB Cable, Audioquest Hurricane PCs, Shunyata Everest,CORE Design racks, Stein Harmonizers, HRS damping plates, Stillpoints and all that other silly stuff. Office: Luxman L-595A SE, Diapason Neos speakers, HiFi Rose RS150B, Nordost Frey 2 Interconnects, Tellurium Q Silver speaker cables, |
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I had an Acous-tech phono stage designed by Ron Sutherland. I think it was $1200 when I bought it. Sounded very good with my Dynavector 17D3 MC cartridge. Then I upgraded to a McIntosh C 2300 that had a built in phono section. I felt the phono stage in the McIntosh was quieter and more resolving, so out went the Acous-Tech.
As an entry level product, the Acous-tech may not be representative of Ron's other designs. A lot of Ron's designs use batteries.The PHD has 16 alkaline "D" cells. I think the use of non-rechargeable primary batteries in audio gear is an environmentally unsound practice. There are no good recycling alternatives for alkaline batteries. Tom
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Main System: Amati Futura Mains Amati Homage VOX Center, Proac Response 1sc Rears, Three MC2301's for L,C,R MC 602 for the rears C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80 Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material. Lake House: Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3 OnDeck: McIntosh MAC 4300v |
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That's a really good point on the batteries......I have always been intrigued by Sutherland stages, never read a bad review don't think. I wanted off grid for my phono stage, so ended up going with Michael Yee designed Nova II. Pitch black background..... |
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Thought my Nova Phenomena was terrific, so the Nova II should just a bit better. If you want 'off grid' check the offerings from Ray Samuels and K&K Audio (google either/both).
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Glenn... Canton Reference 9 Clearaudio SM Pro Focal Bathys JLA 10" Dominion Kuzma Stabi S w/MC & MM Magnepan 1,7i McIntosh MA8950 & MR88 Oppo 203 Roon Nucleus Rose Hifi RS150B Shunyata Gemini-4 Sony ST-A6B, TA-F6B, ST-J75 & PS-X75 Sorane SA1.2 & TA-1L Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag |
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