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folsom_lives said:
The Vincent will blow the Pluto out of the water. Much more low end and separation. I could hear things louder and clearer than before. I dont feel a rush to upgrade my phono at this point I'm that happy with it.
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Oh I am not upgrading anything on my system at the office yet.

I am talking about upgrading the phono stage on my home system listed in my signature.
 
MikeyPD said:
the 2M Blue.

I am watching some interesting comparisons between the StudioPhono and the Schiit Mani. Fascinating!
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I'd go Vincent. I've seen reports of issues with the Ortofons (as the true output level is reportedly higher than specified) overloading the StudioPhono. When I had a review sample of the StudioPhono, I was using a cartridge with much lower output (MoFi Ultratracker).
 
HiFi Guy said:
I'd go Vincent. I've seen reports of issues with the Ortofons (as the true output level is reportedly higher than specified) overloading the StudioPhono. When I had a review sample of the StudioPhono, I was using a cartridge with much lower output (MoFi Ultratracker).
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Good to know!
 
MikeyPD said:


This video tests the Mofi vs the Schiit. @HiFi Guy i would love to know what you make of this.
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This guy is extremely biased. Before I even watched what I could (he drives me nuts) I knew the Mani would win? Why? Because it always does with Ian. Schitt and Nagaoka. He's totally predictable.

Since they've corrected the RFI issue with the Schitt, I recommend it. It's a Pluto killer. The StudioPhono is competitive with the iPhono2. I had both side by side here for a couple of months. They sounded so alike- and the MoFi comes in at a much lower price. I no longer own or recommend the iPhono2 due to widespread reports of reliability issues.
 
HiFi Guy said:
This guy is extremely biased. Before I even watched what I could (he drives me nuts) I knew the Mani would win? Why? Because it always does with Ian. Schitt and Nagaoka. He's totally predictable.

Since they've corrected the RFI issue with the Schitt, I recommend it. It's a Pluto killer. The StudioPhono is competitive with the iPhono2. I had both side by side here for a couple of months. They sounded so alike- and the MoFi comes in at a much lower price. I no longer own or recommend the iPhono2 due to widespread reports of reliability issues.
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Oh Ian :)
 
HiFi Guy said:
This guy is extremely biased. Before I even watched what I could (he drives me nuts) I knew the Mani would win? Why? Because it always does with Ian. Schitt and Nagaoka. He's totally predictable.

Since they've corrected the RFI issue with the Schitt, I recommend it. It's a Pluto killer. The StudioPhono is competitive with the iPhono2. I had both side by side here for a couple of months. They sounded so alike- and the MoFi comes in at a much lower price. I no longer own or recommend the iPhono2 due to widespread reports of reliability issues.
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Thanks, @HiFi Guy ! That is good perspective. The Vincent Pho 8 or the Mofi are the frontrunners for me. You said the Vincent would be your pick. Awesome! Thank you!
 
HiFi Guy said:
This guy is extremely biased. Before I even watched what I could (he drives me nuts) I knew the Mani would win? Why? Because it always does with Ian. Schitt and Nagaoka. He's totally predictable.

Since they've corrected the RFI issue with the Schitt, I recommend it. It's a Pluto killer. The StudioPhono is competitive with the iPhono2. I had both side by side here for a couple of months. They sounded so alike- and the MoFi comes in at a much lower price. I no longer own or recommend the iPhono2 due to widespread reports of reliability issues.
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Mine has developed a loose connection on the left side input. Sometimes it cuts out and I have to wiggle it to get the sound back. Next time I’m home I’ll be cracking it open to check and resolder the bits of required.
 
HiFi Guy said:
This guy is extremely biased. Before I even watched what I could (he drives me nuts) I knew the Mani would win? Why? Because it always does with Ian. Schitt and Nagaoka. He's totally predictable.

Since they've corrected the RFI issue with the Schitt, I recommend it. It's a Pluto killer. The StudioPhono is competitive with the iPhono2. I had both side by side here for a couple of months. They sounded so alike- and the MoFi comes in at a much lower price. I no longer own or recommend the iPhono2 due to widespread reports of reliability issues.
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AnthonyI said:
Oh Ian :)
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Man is that guy annoying....
 
HiFi Guy said:
This guy is extremely biased. Before I even watched what I could (he drives me nuts) I knew the Mani would win? Why? Because it always does with Ian. Schitt and Nagaoka. He's totally predictable.

Since they've corrected the RFI issue with the Schitt, I recommend it. It's a Pluto killer. The StudioPhono is competitive with the iPhono2. I had both side by side here for a couple of months. They sounded so alike- and the MoFi comes in at a much lower price. I no longer own or recommend the iPhono2 due to widespread reports of reliability issues.
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Lol Ian ............"Hello Friends and Buddies" *Waving hands frantically in the air* ......................yeah I cant stomach him or his reviews either.
 
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How is the instrument separation with the Vincent PHO-8? I love that it has a nice low end from what I’m reading! I just hope it wouldn’t take away too much from the rest of the spectrum.
 
MikeyPD said:
How is the instrument separation with the Vincent PHO-8? I love that it has a nice low end from what I’m reading! I just hope it wouldn’t take away too much from the rest of the spectrum.
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The bass goes deep and is punchy and tight if the music calls for it. That's what you notice and it's a byproduct of the outboard power supply. It's not overwhelming at all as far as the bass goes. It's really balanced top to bottom. I think you'll be very happy.

Keep in mind it will benefit from a power cord upgrade. The Pangeas are very nice and quite reasonably priced. I use the AC-14SE.
 
MikeyPD said:
How is the instrument separation with the Vincent PHO-8? I love that it has a nice low end from what I’m reading! I just hope it wouldn’t take away too much from the rest of the spectrum.
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I guess the question would be, do you want actual base or unrealistic base............you know, the BOOM-BOOM-BOOM where you can't hear anything else ;)
 
HiFi Guy said:
The bass goes deep and is punchy and tight if the music calls for it. That's what you notice and it's a byproduct of the outboard power supply. It's not overwhelming at all as far as the bass goes. It's really balanced top to bottom. I think you'll be very happy.

Keep in mind it will benefit from a power cord upgrade. The Pangeas are very nice and quite reasonably priced. I use the AC-14SE.
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I’m excited! Now that I’ve identified what I want to buy.... it’s time to work on the wife! 😂

She’s supportive of this stuff. I just have to submit a budget proposal form fully filled out in triplicate. Haha. I’ll get the approval stamp soon enough!

Thanks so much @HiFi Guy and the rest of you folks!
 
MikeyPD said:
I’m excited! Now that I’ve identified what I want to buy.... it’s time to work on the wife! 😂

She’s supportive of this stuff. I just have to submit a budget proposal form fully filled out in triplicate. Haha. I’ll get the approval stamp soon enough!

Thanks so much @HiFi Guy and the rest of you folks!
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I'm pretty sure Audio Advisor has open box pho-8's available for $249 with free shipping. You could take the $50 savings and get that power cord from them while you're at it... 😈

They might not show on their website, but I get their clearance email every week and they always have them. Might need to call them to get it.
 
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