What phono stage would you suggest me?

[Editor]

I read the reviews, took the Gold Note PH10 home for a try. Tortured in all modes, with all the increments and loads. As for me, my Lukashek PP1 was stronger, more interesting and more musical in all directions. And I just expected a miracle...

Either Gold Note is so good at PR, or Lukashek is so underestimated, or I have such a rumor - I don't know.

 

[Lurch]

Sometimes it can be something as simple as synergy, where one component doesn't perform as expected. Also I think the PP1 is very underestimated as a phono, atleast now you can just relax and enjoy your music, atleast until you get another inexplicable itch for a change. 

 

[Editor]

Sometimes it can be something as simple as synergy, where one component doesn't perform as expected. Also I think the PP1 is very underestimated as a phono, atleast now you can just relax and enjoy your music, atleast until you get another inexplicable itch for a change. 

It was a very rewarding experience for me. I have made sure that there are no obvious weaknesses in my musical system.

 

[audio_PHIL_e]

@Editor I notice your floor is shiny and probably acoustically reflective. Does that give you any problems?

 

[Editor]

@Editor I notice your floor is shiny and probably acoustically reflective. Does that give you any problems?

I tried putting a rug on it. This did not affect the sound in any way. I also tried a lot of sofa cushions. I did not notice any changes in sound.

 

[TheFlash]

I read the reviews, took the Gold Note PH10 home for a try. Tortured in all modes, with all the increments and loads. As for me, my Lukashek PP1 was stronger, more interesting and more musical in all directions. And I just expected a miracle...

Either Gold Note is so good at PR, or Lukashek is so underestimated, or I have such a rumor - I don't know.

Just to be clear I understand your shorthand... are you saying it sounded tortured? Or you tortured it?

Mine’s sounding rather fine here.

 

[Editor]

Just to be clear I understand your shorthand... are you saying it sounded tortured? Or you tortured it?

Mine’s sounding rather fine here.

I've used GN in every possible mode.
Sounds good, but Lukasсhek is better.

 

[TheFlash]

I've used GN in every possible mode.
Sounds good, but Lukasсhek is better.

So you meant you tortured it... a strange turn of phrase which threw me! I must get to hear a Lukaschek some time.

 Thanks for swift response.

 

[Editor]

So you meant you tortured it... a strange turn of phrase which threw me! I must get to hear a Lukaschek some time.

 Thanks for swift response.

Sorry, my English is bad.

 

[TheFlash]

Sorry, my English is bad.

No, not at all! It’s good, I was just trying Google Translate to see whether the word for “test” was similar to “torture”!

Your English is a lot better than my Ukrainian, I can tell you!  :notworthy:

 

[jahsavage]

Hi Mikhail

I suggest you check out small companies local to your country such as :-

http://www.abbasaudio.com/en/2021/02/14/riaa/

Being able to listen to the equipment and build up an understanding with a local dealer may well bear fruits in the future.

Remember one day you may need service support!