Rega Fono MM MK3 Phono Stage Black

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I will probably just go ahead with my original decision and get a Rega Fono mm mk3 then since there is a lot of good reviews about it. Texturally sparse arrangements such as The Wreck benefit immensely from the space offered to each line, allowing a sea of reverb to lap against the shore, while a taut but generous serving of bottom end offers solidity to Scott Hutchison’s vocal even in falsetto. The MX-VYNL is user-friendly and flexible, from its quick navigation on the moving coil and moving magnet. The Phono Signature on its own sounds refined and smooth with plenty of bite when required, but adding the updated PSX-R2 power supply takes sound quality to another plane altogether.

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There's also an optional PSU1 linear audio upgrade: a 24V DC brick that evens out the voltage and noise variations from a household power supply. Comparing the Mani and the Rega is tougher, or was for me - they're different beasts and do different things really well.What Hi-Fi took to referring to Fono MM 2011 as MK2 which is why you see a whole lot of these listed as MK2. could have been over before the closing bars of the opening track, so clear was the the Fono’s talent. I'd love for WHF (or anyone else) to explain precisely what happened during the few hours when it was 'settling in'. As with the previous generation (also an Award-winner), our main takeaway after hearing this phono stage is that it makes listening to music interesting and, where appropriate, fun. If you're on the lookout for a new turntable, check out our pick of the best record players for every budget.

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It's the same case if you're looking to upgrade your current set-up, although it's always worth looking at the next model up for future-proofing. While the texture and timbre of an instrument is interesting in itself, it needs timing and expression to be music.

Beating most of its competition, this little black box is adjustable in four increments from 40dB-66dB. So, on one channel, a quite frantic acoustic guitar strum added finesse and delicacy to the sound of the strings. Placing the Fono MM MK3 between a Clearaudio Concept deck and our reference amplifier, we play Frightened Rabbit’s Painting Of A Panic Attack, and our testing could have been over before the closing bars of the opening track. s phono stage has Yamaha's natural sound, sparkling and comparing to Mani; Mani has more bass yet 2100's is more detailed and uses the advantage of not getting connected via interconnects (silent).

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The best compliment I can offer the Moon 110LP v2 is that I often found my attention drifting away from the review in hand and becoming lost in the music. This low profile look will again appeal to many who don’t like their hi-fi to parade in front of them.

Overall, the iFi Audio Zen phono preamp parts work together to enable vinyl clarity and excellent imaging. Obviously everyone's ears and systems are different, but I definitely like the previous version of the Rega Fono (the 2nd version) to the newly released one, and they come up for sale on the used market pretty often. Preferably, find a tiny one that fits with other equipment in the bag or get one that comes with its carrier bag. If you want dynamism, clarity, tight bass and a great soundstage and listen to modern pop or rock, I think the Schiit Mani is a brilliant choice.

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Options I‚Äôve identified (through internet) include Rega Fono MM mk3, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 SE, Rothwell Simplex, but also Arcam rPhono and Lehmann Black Cube Statement. What I mean is that the reduction in noise increased the 3D effect of the soundstage so the music seemed to push backwards towards the rear wall of my listening room. If you can live with a notch less excitement, it'll reward you with making almost all your records sound great. To my ears the V90-LPS sounds more open and lively but the rega is warmer and (I think) easier to listen to for long periods.The Moon’s gain has several dipswitches alterations under the unit like many capacitance and resistance values. In this article, we’ll see how this plays out when finding the best phono preamp for your Rega Planar turntable.