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Which of these 4 Phono Pre you'dl choose?

Hi to all the forum members,

I'm looking for a new phono preamp to upgrade my system. The only one that I had was the first version of ASR MiniBasis, a very good preamp, but compared to the settings and the improvements of the Exclusive model the first version it's so far behind. I have watched, but no listened, other three more expensive models (at least here in Spain) but I don't have sound reference. I would like if you can give me an opinion of these models:

- ASR MiniBasis Exclusive
- LehmannAudio Decade
- Avid Pulsus
- Nagra BPS

All are factory new and their prices range from $1500 (MiniBasis) to $2300 (Nagra)

Please tell me your reviews!

Thanks in advance
lluchjovi
itsalldark
182 posts
 
I had the Musical Surroundings Nova a few years ago and I must agree it is an outstanding unit and dead quiet. I upgraded to ASR Exclusive, and yes it does bring more to the table, but it should for the price difference! I don't think you can go wrong with the Nova. I see them pop up here every once and awhile in the five to six hundred dollar range. A real deal at that price.
lluchjovi OP
6 posts
 
Hi Itsalldark,
have you upgraded to ASR Basis or MiniBasis Exclusive? here The nova it's $100 expensive that the MiniBasis Exclusive (with powercord and AD843SQ).
lluchjovi OP
6 posts
 
Markus, thanks you for your post, but Herron it's $2000 more than any preamp on my budget list.
kiko65
279 posts
 
Pro-ject Phono Box RS Reference for $999.00 will give all listed a run for their money. It's a more than capable phono pre with almost infinite options.
tortilladc
121 posts
 
The Nova Phonomena is dead quiet even on AC. However, the battery pack doesn't last very long and don't expect any email response from Yee when you try to order the battery kit replacement advertised on his site. Other than covering up the blinking red light with tape because the batteries will no longer hold a change, I don't intend to replace it anytime soon. But I wouldn't buy anything else from them again. Fair warning!
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