it looks great. I sold an old phono stage so used most of that money to buy the Khozmo for my office setup. Wanted to dip my toes into the separate pre/power stages with the Fosi and Khozmo. If that goes well, may do separate power and pre stages on my main rig in the future and would look into the hattor!
That's the exact setup I went with, zero complaints.I emailed Arek my source components and asked for his recommendation. He recommended this:
STEREO with Input Selector <br>RCA / XLR
Khozmo Passive Preamp with input selector 3 inputs and 2 outputs available. RCA or XLR version. If you want mixed connectors RCA+XLR select XLR version and by ordering write in comment field your required configuration. Default we make Inputs: 2xXLR + 1xRCA, Outputs: 1xXLR + 1xRCA. There are...khozmo.com
64 steps shunt AMRG +vishay with remote. Said If you need more details and transparency you can choose Zfoil+AMRT.
The Hattor definitely just seems like the big-brother version. Same components but a more elaborate options list. Based on how I've enjoyed my Khozmo I doubt you could go wrong.
I mean, it’s a lovely piece of kit, but only if you have a need for a passive preamp.
I mean, it’s a lovely piece of kit, but only if you have a need for a passive preamp.
It's more so on separates, I was leaning that way with MF but opted to go with the integrated amp, leaving the option open to adding something like the M6s PRX. All the separates talk just kind of brought those thoughts back around. Never say never, but hard pressed to make any changes at this stage, but to @Joe Mac's point, it's fun living vicariously through others
“This is my end game” he said heheh.
Oh, I'm end game, don't misunderstand, lol. But again, window shopping and looking into gear as all you move and shake along may make me itchy, but I think I've been able to avoid actually scratching the itch
Oh, I'm end game, don't misunderstand, lol. But again, window shopping and looking into gear as all you move and shake along may make me itchy, but I think I've been able to avoid actually scratching the itch
Cartridges are always going to be in flux, so that, and tubes in your case, don't count. I truly am happy with everything, of course, as mentioned the option of adding a power amp is in the clouds, as a far off maybe or if a stellar deal comes along. The only other piece I'd even consider a move to would be the Manley Oasis, but that's not happening any day soon only because I'm sure used and discounted Chinooks are going to flood the market right now, so getting a good price, or at least what I'd like to get for it, is probably unrealistic at the moment. That said, that move is more about creature comforts, like not having to open the chassis to make changes, more than a question of "quality", the Chinook still rocks.
Cartridges are always going to be in flux, so that, and tubes in your case, don't count. I truly am happy with everything, of course, as mentioned the option of adding a power amp is in the clouds, as a far off maybe or if a stellar deal comes along. The only other piece I'd even consider a move to would be the Manley Oasis, but that's not happening any day soon only because I'm sure used and discounted Chinooks are going to flood the market right now, so getting a good price, or at least what I'd like to get for it, is probably unrealistic at the moment. That said, that move is more about creature comforts, like not having to open the chassis to make changes, more than a question of "quality", the Chinook still rocks.
Looking at new gear is always fun, and as I said, it's a gas watching what other do, hear their experiences, but that proverbial "line in the sand" is there for me and it'll take a lot to cross it now a days
What SUT are you looking at? Even with the Sutherland, which is fantastic, I still think my SUT is the best and most impactful piece in my chain.The more I read about this little ear yoshino phono box the more it seems absolutely perfect for me. Probably end game unless it’s finicky. Especially the MM version. And it’s fairly enough priced that I can buy some nice NOS Philips 5751 tubes to trim off the gain a little and a SUT for MM and that Pro-ject DS3 one seems a steal given the high end brand of transformers they’re using in it. I’m very excited. Hopefully can do the Super Linton at the same time with the same store as the SUT and a few trade ins. Will have to buy the phonobox outright from Belgium because no one stocks Ear Yoshino here and Brexit Britain
Please take it back before I start googling things
That's what kind of had me pumping the breaks when I went to Axpona in 2023. To your point, I think "Better" would entail a custom room, treatments, perfectly set up to bring out the very best in that expensive gear and I'll never have that space...........unless the lotto hits at some point
www.project-audio.com
It’s funny how many people are loving SUTs all of a sudden. I don’t know enough about it to even explore so I’m gonna keep it that way.The more I read about this little ear yoshino phono box the more it seems absolutely perfect for me. Probably end game unless it’s finicky. Especially the MM version. And it’s fairly enough priced that I can buy some nice NOS Philips 5751 tubes to trim off the gain a little and a SUT for MM and that Pro-ject DS3 one seems a steal given the high end brand of transformers they’re using in it. I’m very excited. Hopefully can do the Super Linton at the same time with the same store as the SUT and a few trade ins. Will have to buy the phonobox outright from Belgium because no one stocks Ear Yoshino here and Brexit Britain