I've found myself absentmindedly browsing Amazon tonight (as we all do I'm sure). Sometimes you get that urge don't you for a bit of experimentation/tinkering/simply picking up a curiosity. I was specifically looking for Phono amps that could occupy less space between my turntable and amp. (One of those random problems to solve that pops into your mind for no reason).
Once i'd entered the words 'Valve Phono' into the search box I was right down the 'rabbit hole'. Some of these look really interesting...and yet everything tells me they should be avoided. Like a pot noodle. Am I wrong? Are some of these actually amazing? Has the law of volumes meant the price has been brought down without compromising quality and we all win??!! I would love to hear if anyone has been pleasantly surprised or even blown away by any of these components.
Are any of these cheap....and cheerful? ....or am I hopelessly mistaken...?
Once i'd entered the words 'Valve Phono' into the search box I was right down the 'rabbit hole'. Some of these look really interesting...and yet everything tells me they should be avoided. Like a pot noodle. Am I wrong? Are some of these actually amazing? Has the law of volumes meant the price has been brought down without compromising quality and we all win??!! I would love to hear if anyone has been pleasantly surprised or even blown away by any of these components.
Are any of these cheap....and cheerful? ....or am I hopelessly mistaken...?