wenis
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Yea that’s what im also banking on. It’s not that far of a trip. If this were last year I would have had a friend who lived in the area pick it up for me.
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AnthonyI
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Not sure what price you found, but here's one at High Fi Heaven.
Musical Fidelity MX-VYNL High Performance Phono Stage (Black)
Musical Fidelity MX-VYNL High Performance Phono Stage (Black)
hifiheaven.net
VMPKJ
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That's the Company I ordered from today. They offered me half off a twice the price unit, but it's honestly a huge beast that I don't need.
Not sure what price you found, but here's one at High Fi Heaven.
eMusical Fidelity MX-VYNL High Performance Phono Stage (Black)
Musical Fidelity MX-VYNL High Performance Phono Stage (Black)
AnthonyI
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What did you find it for?
VMPKJ
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It was the price listed there (799), but they emailed me that it is not in stock and would be discontinued, then offered me an 1800 phono for 1k. But it was a HUGE piece of equipment and more than I need.
Also thanks for checking!
dansomeone
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What unit did they offer?
VMPKJ
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M6 Vinyl from Musical Fidelity.
AnthonyI
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I'm not familiar with the M6, but getting $800 off the price might be something to consider if you can swing it. That being said, if you can't find the VYNL you might want to consider the LX2-LPS that has a small footprint and is priced at $350.
Is the size of the unit an issue? And I'm sorry, did you have a budget you were trying to stay within?
VMPKJ
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Yes size is for me. I'm downsizing but upgrading amp already to fit a spot (it's a marriage thing which I'm working to my advantage). I'd like one under 1k.
AnthonyI
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Gotcha, I'd add the Sutherland KC Vibe to your list of possibilities. I had one, though they have recently updated it to a V2, smaller footprint, really nice stage.
Sutherland KC Vibe Mk2 Phonostage
Everything you love about the KC Vibe in a smaller footprint with extra power supply filtering and some circuit improvements.
upscaleaudio.com
Splunders
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This is at least the 3rd time I've heard this story about an attempted purchase at hifi heaven. List something they don't have, then offer a deal on a more expensive piece. They seem a little bait and switchy to me.
VMPKJ
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That’s how I took it as well.
So we have confirmation it’s discontinued.
The tell to me is when a piece of equipment that is never discounted gets discounted at multiple dealers.
kvetcha
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Is it a bait and switch when they sell you something better for the same money, though?
This is actually how I got my Soundsmith. Tried to buy a previous model on closeout for $1300 and they had run out, so they sold me the new one ($1999) for the same price.
True. In every situation I’ve seen, they have offered massive discounts on a better item.
Joe Mac
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That’s probably because it’s supposedly been discontinued too
The M3x seems to be the new kid on the block for MF phono stages.
Yeah, but the discontinued models are the last of the “true” MF models since their acquisition by Pro-ject.That’s probably because it’s supposedly been discontinued too
The M3x seems to be the new kid on the block for MF phono stages.
Joe Mac
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I suppose that depends on whether pro-ject are designing the new ones or whether MF are being run as an individual company under the pro-ject umbrella.