30-Aug-2018, 14:29
(29-Aug-2018, 14:39)gregleo Wrote: Reviving this thread as I'm looking for some feedback on what you guys bought and if something new was released since...
I'm looking for a Phono Stage doing A / D converter which also works as a pre-amp for my Beyerdynamic TP5 headphones allowing me to plug my turntable on my Gold Phantoms. I'm ready to spent around €500 ($600) or slightly more if it's worth the investment.
As of now, reading several topics on this forum, I'm tempted by the "Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital" but reviews are only ok / good.
Would that be the right purchase for my budget or something else in mind?
I am using a setup that is no longer sold, but you might get it pre-owned at a good price. I like the Musical Fidelity Merlin, it is kind of a jack of all trades. Very versatile box with lots of input and output options.
Innuos Zen Mini MK3 -> (Ethernet / Audioquest Optical) -> Dialog & 2x White Phantom
Pro-Ject Carbon Debut Esprit Turntable with Ortofon Red -> (Cinch/RCA) Musical Fidelity Merlin -> (AudioQuest Optical) to Phantom
Master & Dynamics MH40, Audeze Sine, AudioQuest Dragonfly Red; Remote Control via macOS and iOS devices (Devialet App / Innuos Sense /iPeng / Audirvāna Studio)
