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New phono stage from SOTA

SOTA will soon be releasing a new phono stage that they debuted at CAF. I’ve gotten to know the designer who lives about 5 miles away and am currently using one of his prototypes that's been installed for about 9 months. My other equipment  - Miyjami Shilabe cartridge, VPI TNT turntable w/ ET 2.5 arm, Muse preamp, Son of Ampzilla MK II amp,  Audio Artistry Vivaldi speakers, HSU subwoofers.  I've owned three other dedicated other phono stages over the last 30 years, one retailing for over $3,000, and this unit far surpasses those. I have no financial interest, just thrilled with this piece and wanted to pass this along.  Looking forward to what the reviewers have to say. https://sotaturntables.com/company-news/sota-pyxi-phonostage/

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A $500 phonostage designed to STAND OUT among the many choices seems like a difficult task.

From the article-

"We tested this against many phonostages that cost $150.00-$24,000.00 within a variety of environments with as many types of equipment as possible.  The Pyxi phonostage (named for its size), rose through the ranks and the amount of clarity that was brought to every test was apparent."

So, it isn't far off from a $24K unit?

Think of all the money could be saved for those with $50K+ table setups...

Money saved could be used for the $400 "hot stamper" of Aja, Hotel California and a Diana Krall album! 

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