What's the rest of your system? Also, i'm not sure the manley or the bat is better than a Io. Especially so, if it was a Io Sig.
BAT VK-P10SE w/Depth Charges & Manley Steelhead
I am looking for a new phono stage for my system. VPI Aries, JWM arm, Benz Ruby 2H, and a Lyra Helikon. Have owned the Aesthetix Io for about 6 years. Have not listened to my records in the past 4 years. I want to get back into it.
Although I did enjoy the sound of the Io, I want to try a different phono stage. I am considering the BAT VK-P10SE with Depth Charges and the Manley Steelhead. I did have the Lamm LP2 on my list, but the BAT and Manley have edged it out. No particular reason. I have considered the ASR unit, but I want tubes.
I have heard the VK-P10 in an other system many years ago and liked it. I have also heard the Manley at the Stereophile shows in NY. I liked the Manley also. Previous to the Aesthetix Io, I have owned and enjoyed the Audio Research Reference Phono and the PH-3 (with real nice Siemens 6922's)
For folks that have listened to both the BAT and Manley in the same system or have had the opportunity to listen to both extensively, can you tell me what the sonic differences are?
I am leaning toward the VK-P10SE with Depth Charges right now, mainly because of people saying the Manley is a little thin harmonically. I am not sure which way to go with this. I would enjoy reading some comments on both units.
Thank you.
Rich Maurin
Although I did enjoy the sound of the Io, I want to try a different phono stage. I am considering the BAT VK-P10SE with Depth Charges and the Manley Steelhead. I did have the Lamm LP2 on my list, but the BAT and Manley have edged it out. No particular reason. I have considered the ASR unit, but I want tubes.
I have heard the VK-P10 in an other system many years ago and liked it. I have also heard the Manley at the Stereophile shows in NY. I liked the Manley also. Previous to the Aesthetix Io, I have owned and enjoyed the Audio Research Reference Phono and the PH-3 (with real nice Siemens 6922's)
For folks that have listened to both the BAT and Manley in the same system or have had the opportunity to listen to both extensively, can you tell me what the sonic differences are?
I am leaning toward the VK-P10SE with Depth Charges right now, mainly because of people saying the Manley is a little thin harmonically. I am not sure which way to go with this. I would enjoy reading some comments on both units.
Thank you.
Rich Maurin