Robert,
I have not heard Lloyd's current Reference phono stage. I did hear his previous Version of the Reference phono stage, in his system. I was very impressed, but it was hard to point to who was doing what.
I own an older, discontinued Walker Signature phono stage, which to my understanding had the same circuitry, but in a metal box as opposed to a wooden box of his original Reference. I did prefer the Walker Signature to my BAT VK-P10SE w/ Super-pak though. The BAT was a tad darker and warmer, but the Walker was much quieter, quicker, livelier and articulate.
Cheers,
John
I have not heard Lloyd's current Reference phono stage. I did hear his previous Version of the Reference phono stage, in his system. I was very impressed, but it was hard to point to who was doing what.
I own an older, discontinued Walker Signature phono stage, which to my understanding had the same circuitry, but in a metal box as opposed to a wooden box of his original Reference. I did prefer the Walker Signature to my BAT VK-P10SE w/ Super-pak though. The BAT was a tad darker and warmer, but the Walker was much quieter, quicker, livelier and articulate.
Cheers,
John