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Cant find much info on Art Audio Vinyl Reference Phono
@Jond I am using a VPI Classic 2 with a Dynavector 20X2L 
Cant find much info on Art Audio Vinyl Reference Phono
OK so there is a lot to like about this unit, the only thing I dont like is it is a bit hard in the upper mid/lower treble region. Not sure if there is anything I can do about that 
Is K and K Audio still in business?
Thanks I'll message him/her 
Phonostage comparisons
I ended up with a used Art Audio Vinyl Reference. Dont have much listening time on it but sounds promising.  
Cant find much info on Art Audio Vinyl Reference Phono
Well, it's a used unit but the tubes have lass than 100 hrs so there is some burn in time. I can say it is one hell of a phonostage. It is not as laid back as the Vinyl one (I like laid back) It is incredibly detailed and has great soundstage and ... 
Cant find much info on Art Audio Vinyl Reference Phono
OK so I bought a Vinyl Reference. It is a very fine phonostage. I need more time with it as i only got it today but it is revealing of cables and isolation devices. 
Cant find much info on Art Audio Vinyl Reference Phono
I would have expected the Vinyl reference to be better sonically than the One. Is that true? 
Cant find much info on Art Audio Vinyl Reference Phono
OK so the vinyl one is better? It's not built very well. The reference looks better built and uses premium parts like Lundhal and Mundorf.  
Cant find much info on Art Audio Vinyl Reference Phono
Its pretty good. I could be a little more transparent. There are some caps I could upgrade. 
Upgrade McCormack or...
a bit more but if you can stretch a bit a used Wells Audio Inamorata 
Phonostage Advice
revisiting my topic, I think I will rule out a Tube MC preamp strictly on noise basis. I am thinking solid state will be quieter and more consistent 
GoldNote 10 or PS Audio Stellar
not ruling it out, just that I have not heard it, I should compare it. One thing that is possible is i have some PS Audio gear I may be able to turn in for credit towards the purchase of the Stellar. Considering all options. I could ask Dan if he ... 
GoldNote 10 or PS Audio Stellar
@rsf507, do you get much use out of the multiple "curve" selections?also do you use the upgraded PS?  
Phonostage Advice
negative, the BHK is a pre only no phono 
Phonostage Advice
Oh yes the stellar was very good. I would not say it was an "OMG" moment but certainly better. I am told there is a BHK pre as well.....