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Rega Ios Phon Stage - First Impressions
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thanks for that detailed post. i have been running my turntable through the phono input of my arcam integrated. i am using a good benz 2.5mv cartridge and things sound good, but i keep thinking that there is more available. for one thing, it really seems like it needs more gain as i have to play an LP about 10 volume clicks higher to get a comparable volume to a cd. also, the bass does not seem as impactful as i think it should be.
is the rega unit tube or solid state, i wasn't clear from your post? and the cost?

thanks.

tom

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Nice review.

I'm surprised that the Music Fidelity didn't do better in comparison. I'm not familiar with either unit, so what's the price differential?

Dave

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The Ios is a solid state unit. The Price is about $3100 USD.

The Musical Fidelity X-LP2 was $800 USD when it was available new. I bought mine used in 2000 for about half that.

Thom T.

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