Why would one consider the use of an external Stageline over the phono boards that can be "plugged" inside a preamp like the 102, 82 or 52. What is the difference? Is one better?
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Posted on: 14 March 2003 by Bob Shedlock
Well, the plug-in boards can be problematic by the very nature of the fact that they plug in. There are also the issues related to powersupplies.
Many have experienced improvements by removing plug-ins. Even more testify to the wonders of a stageline with an outboard supply. (I use a stageline K w a Hi cap).
The Prefix notwithstanding, I have yet to hear from anyone, dealers included, who did not agree that a stageline w/psu outperforms the internal boards. There is the issue of RF, and in some areas I guess stages are unusable.
Still, my stage/hi is pretty darn good. I also have heard of the stage being driven w/ a super.
So, conventional wisdom seems to say the removal of internal boards and better psu's makes for a better vinly experience.
