@Greg - I am not familiar with the Primare R32 phonostage, I have never seen one let alone heard one. However, I did find some information on the 'net, and I have to say it looks like a very nice piece of kit, especially considering the price. Indeed, it is less expensive than an Ortofon ST80 SUT. I presume it looks as good in the flesh as it does in the picture? Out of interest, how did you decide on the Primare R32? Did you have the chance to compare to the alternatives? I'm half tempted to buy one because it looks nicer than most of my other kit!
@petrik - A very good question! But I am betting that nobody has ever received a sensible answer.
I seam to be a little less bothered than most about the hiss, but if Devialet did come out with an improved "no hiss" but still great SQ phono board, I would probably buy it. This got me thinking. I recall a while ago someone posted about a digital phono stage, that is, with digital RIIA correction, and digital output that could be fed to a Devialet. Can anyone recall the details of this item?
(I do wonder if like @ogs I find the hiss rather pleasant and comforting. Maybe a reminder of the 70's kit that made me happy as a child in the parental home.......)
@petrik - A very good question! But I am betting that nobody has ever received a sensible answer.
I seam to be a little less bothered than most about the hiss, but if Devialet did come out with an improved "no hiss" but still great SQ phono board, I would probably buy it. This got me thinking. I recall a while ago someone posted about a digital phono stage, that is, with digital RIIA correction, and digital output that could be fed to a Devialet. Can anyone recall the details of this item?
(I do wonder if like @ogs I find the hiss rather pleasant and comforting. Maybe a reminder of the 70's kit that made me happy as a child in the parental home.......)
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