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As an overall statement the K&K is quite easy to listen to. I am currently borrowing this phono stage. For the Reflex M with Optional Mono switch for the additional capability for outstanding mono playback, see Related Products. That's a tall order when you consider that the 'lowly' GCPH is actually an outstanding phono preamp. I know Andrew (Drewan) has both amps - he may be able to describe the differences, and Graham might answer the technical questions. If you can spring for it I don't think you'll be unhappy with the Graham Slee Reflex C (or M if the cart puts out enough). According to Graham in his email, I could get the Reflex M with out upgraded power supply to my door for about $763. Also that... "The main 'difference' I have noticed is that the Era Gold seems to have a slightly darker audio signature, without quite as much 'openness' but this is very subtle... " (Drewan 77). I have done extensive research and really feel these two options are what I require for my system in terms of what I'm looking for....... 154: RE: MC vs. MM Choice (11. I have run it through a Bellari, a Grado, an Aragon 47K and a Graham Slee Reflex, but the PV12 rule....... 157: RE: Grado cartridge with Grado phono stage (11. For instance to DHL my Graham Slee Reflex phonostage (very small and weighs....... 120: Come on, it's lovely weather for a Slee ride together... 05). It is a simple two track recoding on a reel to reel with a stereo mic.
Before you digital guys tune out thinking I'm just another vinylphool, let me say clearly, my digital rig can easily compete with my vinyl rig depending on the source material. One of the great innovations that made the Era Gold V phono stage preamp miraculous and the Reflex our next generation of Stereophile "Class A" recommended phono stage pre amps is their extremely good open loop linearity. Question, but not one I could necessarily pinpoint for both units. 00 Canadian i am quite impressed so far. Not bad at all considering. "On a track like "Looking for the Heart of Saturday Night"... the Reflex was the more dimensional performer, especially in front-to-back depth". I'm using a Graham Slee Reflex M/Cinemag SUT combo with the Amadeus. It got out of the way and let the music do the talking with great clarity and definition" - Michael Fremer, Analog Corner, Stereophile; September 2007. Musical communication and revealing of emotional and artistic affect led to the repeated experience of hair rising on the back of the neck, chills down the backbone, and the beginning of welling of tears. I'm surprised you were disappointed - I have one, and find it excellent. Posted by fscerri on 2011-04-27, 23:35:00 (121.
A non-technical & subjective answer. This wi....... 131: RE: Your gear is fine (12. For a couple hu....... 173: Capactance (11. The perfectionism of Slee's approach results in a level of detail and musical communication out of reach for run-of-the-mill competitors in the same price category. I have a friend in New York who is after his first serious LP spinner. Ok I just figured out what was wrong with my stereo system. Missing is the Jasmine 2. Any thoughts about these phono pres? I just received my Graham Slee Reflex. That's kind of disappointing to hear about its lack of synergy with the Rega. As I've mentioned before, I've come to prefer a more exacting sound, that includes from my vinyl rig.
That's really good to hear. I am wondering if anyone has seriously auditioned this piece. It takes quite a long-time after connection for them to stabilize and reach optimum performance (as much as 48 to72 hours for fresh initial connection. ) Both the Era Gold Reflex and the Reflex M are for high output ca....... 9: RE: Loving my Graham Slee Reflex C (20. Slee Elevator And Reflex Era Gold. For years I've been aligning my cartridges with these. I'm thinking of upgrading the Ortofon Red that came with my xPression III. Just wanted to let you know I took a chance on the Graham Slee Reflex M after doing more research. There's a good reason why the Slee goes very fast when it's available used. I had a number of tube phono sections....... 39: Michael Fremer Says... 50). Hi Folks, I just wanted to post that I am in pretty much vinyl bliss these days.
Posted by PaulF70 on 2019-07-05, 15:49:52 (66. Just as the subject line implies (please, no other recommendations). Era Gold V for many years & upgraded to a Reflex. Lehmann Silver Cube. I currently use a Graham Slee Elevator and Era V Gold between my Ortofon Jubilee (OL Illustrious & NA Hyperspace) and my ATC SCA2 preamp. I had the Graham Slee Era Gold V MM phono that sounded wonderful with the AT120E MM or the high output Dynavector DV-20XH MC. While we're on the subject, what would be a good cartridge upgrade from here?
Hi, all I recently purchased the Marantz TT-15S1 package from MusicDirect, which came with the SimAudio LP3 phono preamp. See my comments in link below........ 112: Graham Slee Era Gold Reflex phono stage (13. However, there are a few changes (remember this is not a scientific test, but rather an informative and useful one that's also entertaining for some of us). I have switched between a Shelter 501 MKII and Ortofon Kontrapunkt b on my SME 309.
I tried the google machine and didn't find any info........ 2: RE: do graham slee phonos use op amps? The two best cartridges I own are a Grado "The Reference" (currently known as "The Reference1") and a Denon DL-S1. And sorry about all of the hyperlinks but they should be useful! The Graham Slee I have is the Reflex Era Gold........ 51: RE: I take the computer out of the equation... (15. Instead of the Sonny Clark Memorial Quartet we're using a excerpt from an extraordinary Reference Recordings double 45rpm issue, Fiona Boyes' Professin' the Blues (Reference RM 2517). Since you already seem to prefer the ss devices, have you considered the well regarded Graham Slee offerings?
I have the Graham Slee Era Gold Reflex M, paired with a Bob's Devices Cinemag and Dynavector all-around combo I've had since I can remember, hands-down........ 83: RE: DL-103R / DL-160: I -DO- hear a difference after all... 48). The files are 96/24 aiff digitized via a Lynx HiLo A/D converter. Posted by on 2018-03-17, 11:05:22 (87. Bottom line... if you are considering buying a new cartridge because yours is at its end of line, think long and hard about giving Peter Ledermann a call at Soundsmith. Deeper and wider sound stage. Hukk....... 109: Agree. And no, now that you asked, my system is not hideously overpriced (providing you pull the cost of my vinyl rig out of the equation).
Unfortunately, I did it the hardest way possible because I didn't have a good tool. Frequency response: 20Hz - 200kHz ("flat", corrected to RIAA). Oh and if you are looking for a great sounding amp and speakers, Soundsmith offers there own line of those too. Posted by bluemooze on 2012-10-23, 18:11:51 (76.
Save up a little longer and get one. After playing with a number of different loading resistors, I settled on no resistor at all as it offered the most open and extended sound of them all. In my opinion, probably not much depending on the quality of your other components and if you have issues with your electricity (ie noise). Hi Francisco, I can't answer your technical questions either!
My DL-160 has a special synergy with my Conrad Johnson PV12. 2 x Proprius + Spatia/Spatia Links. I have both a Reflex M and Era Gold V, so I ought to be in a perfect position to tell you how they compare. I use the Dynavector XX-2 MK2 MCL Cartridge with my VPI Classic II TT. Please remember to check with us first for a physical stock check if next day delivery is important to you. 5 responses Add your response.
Even without the burn in (I'm told I need to run it 100 - 200 hrs) it sounds pretty good........ 73: Re: Where is the love for MM? Posted by audioNeil on 2008-04-29, 07:44:57 (192. For the Yamamoto we used 1. While the combined package sounds pretty good with my system (Cary SLI-80 with....... 37: Wow, you have great stuff! Digital can be extremely good... then again, I grew up with vinyl and don't mind the fuss (cleaning, flipping sides, storage, etc) at all.