2. analog
  3. 1329352860

Jasmine vs Musical Surroundings Nova Phono Pre-Amp

I wanting to purchase a phono Pre-Amp for $1,000 or less. Right now I am considering either the Jasmine Phono Pre-Amp or the Musical Surroundings Nova Phono Pre-Amp. Has anyone done a comparison of these two phono stages and can provide a recommendation which would be the better phono stage?

Would anyone have recommendation on a phono stage for $1,000 or less (other than the two mentioned above)?

Please note I have Well Tempered Turntable and Denon 103R cartridge.

Thanks for you help.
cbman

Showing 2 responses by nandric

nandric's avatar
nandric
4,086 posts
 
I agree with Linus and Bobsdevices. I bought the Jasmine
mkII for my second system and was stunned by its price
quality relationship. The manufacturer is very reliable and
kind. While I thought that the main unit was defective and
asked for a new one the fault was actualy in my tonearm
(left channel). I got the new unit within two weeks and needed
to pay only for the postage. So I don't believe that damaged units
(by delivery) will cause more problems than what is involved
by exchanging the units.
nandric's avatar
nandric
4,086 posts
 
Hi Redglobe, The units are not easy to open. I opened the
main unit to see if the left channel wiring was loose because I thought that the fault was there. But I noticed that the capacitors are from an unknown producer and think
that they can be easily substituted for some 'exotic'kind. When I got the new unit and discovered that the fault was in my tonearm I had no inclination to mess with the capacitors. However the other may want to try so you should mention the capacitors you used and their value.
More to discover