Ray Samuels F117 Nighthawk vs. PS Audio GCPH


I had my mind set to purchase the PS Audio GCPH as my first phono to get back into analog. I have a Technics D202 TT, Mccormack DNA-1 amp and Herron VTSP 1A line stage.

The 6mooons review on the nighthawk is stellar and seems to have the same versitality as the GCPH. I am a little hesistant because the nighthawk is battery powered. Ray makes a XR2 electric powerd unit which is slightly higher than budget (1k)..

Are there others to consider in this price point? Sutherland ph3????????
dvdgreco

Showing 3 responses by rodman99999

If you do go with the PS Audio; install a HI-FI Tuning Supreme fuse and use a Zu Audio Mother(or other heavy gauge/high quality) cord. You'll be very pleasantly surprised at the transformation. The units already contain fast recovery rectifiers,and the stock pieces(cord and fuse) seem to restrict them, quite a bit.
Mr F- Remove the screws in the bottom of the unit. The cover can then be spread slightly, and slid off the chassis. The fuse in installed in a simple snap-in holder. Piece of cake!
The Phase button has been another plus, for me. So many recordings exhibit reverse polarity.