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Thinking about a Zesto Andros 1.2 to replace the John Curl PS in my Audible Illusions M3B

I am new to vinyl. Have been putting together a rig for over a year. Woodsong 301, Ortophon 309, Myajima Shalabi, Stealth Hyper Phono, Audible Illusions M3B with the John Curl gold phono board.
This rig has only been playable for 2 days. Surely, most elements need to be broken in. However, I think I now hear the basic sound. Not getting into all elements of my system, I am a SET guy (300B). Believe I am now hearing good sound but also believe I am hearing the SS sound of the Curl phono board. The best analog sound I have heard was at RMAF. A lessor system but a Zesto Andros phono stage. Not only does it look more beautiful than any component I know, it sounds like it looks-rich, musical and beautiful! I kept going back to that Zesto room just to enjoy the Zesto. It was the best sound at the show. And like I said, in a relatively modest system.
Right now, listening to the best recording yet! Harry Belafonte at Carnegie Hall. It sounds great. But I will never forget the lovely sound of the Zesto. Should I pull the trigger and go for an Andros 1.2?
mglik

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mglik OP
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Is there anyone who has owned a Zesto Andros phono stage?Too blue,
Enjoy indeed!
Now listening to about my 10th album. The Curl phono stage and cartridge are just starting to open up and the sound is lovely. Not overly SS sounding. I think the Mayajima Shilabe midrange forte is shinning through. And with my SET amps and the SE tube Audible Illusions the warm analog sound of the system is beautifully there.
I think with the Garrard 301 old, mediocre recordings are sounding lovely. Would I have more bloom and detail with the Zesto, yes. Would I enjoy it $6k++ with a good IC, maybe...

mglik OP
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Thanks too blue!
The Zesto is certainly a “bright shinny object”. And it also must be the most beautiful looking component ever. I do already hear the beauty of the AI and Curl. Think there may also be a unity of sound that I could lose with the Zesto and another IC. I’m already starting to forget about it. Thanks.
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