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Joule Electra OPS-1 or 2 MkIII

I just bought a Joule LA-200 that Mr. Barber at Joule upgraded to a LA-100 MkIII recently. I'm interested if anyone is using this phono stage with this preamp, or within another set-up. I'm currently testing out the Whest and Hagerman (Trumpet) phono stages, but thought this was an interesting option as well.

Any opinions are appreciated.
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nelsjay
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I have a LA 150 and OPS-1 MV, upgraded a couple of years ago from LA100 III and OPS-1 III respectively. Separate power supply for the phono stage. There is slight noise only detectable at very low levels in the high gain seting using a Benz Wood M2, but I still think it sounds fantastic. Source is Nottingham Spacedeck with OL-Silver arm.
nelsjay
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As a matter of fact, just needed to have the LA150 repaired two years after the upgrade. Jud took care of me and it is now working fine again. Comparing the two (which is tough, because obviously can't do it side by side), I would say the LA 150 is more detailed and dynamic with greater extension at both ends, though may lose some of the lushness of the LA100.
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