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Mini-Review of the Beresford TC-7520 DAC
Question: if I would to connect the Rega Apollo to the Beresford TC-7520 (stock), how does it deliver better sound or musicality when the apollo has a newer and better dac chip WM8740 Sigma Delta 24bit?I understand that if this dac is used with co... 
Budget Phono Amp / Stage Recommendation?
Noted! 
Budget Phono Amp / Stage Recommendation?
That is a relief. Yes, the tip is not metal, thank goodness. It is some plastic. I have tried to clean it using using just water and a soft micro-fibre cloth. Some did come off, but the scratch is still there. I will look for some LP cleaning flui... 
Budget Phono Amp / Stage Recommendation?
Updates: After returning the old Thorens TD-150 mk2, decided to take up my dealer's beautifully restored Thorens TD-165 mk1 (initially thought it was 160 mk1). He helped me upgraded the power cable and the phono out cables with Ampenol plugs! Brou... 
Budget Phono Amp / Stage Recommendation?
Lots of 640p supporters! Looks like that is the ONE!. :) Thanks everyone! Also, I managed to get a nicely restored Thorens TD-160, will be picking it up tonight. I am very excited! 
Budget Phono Amp / Stage Recommendation?
Updates: I had to return the Thorens TD-150 mk 2 as it produced a cracking sound when on 45rpm. The lever is raised much higher than what it was meant to be and it interfered with the platter rotation. The ground connection is also very loose, pro... 
Budget Phono Amp / Stage Recommendation?
Thanks for all your valuable recommendations! Good stuff! I was tempted to go for the Cambridge Audio 640p new but then I saw a used NAD pp2 for 1/3 its price, I thought I might give it a try first and if I am not satisfied with it, the CA 640p wo... 
Mini-Review of the Beresford TC-7520 DAC
thanks! 
Mini-Review of the Beresford TC-7520 DAC
Any idea if the Beresfords are still made in the UK?