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Looking for a new phono stage I have questions
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I have had the Reflex C plugged in since Last Saturday and it is seemingly getting into its stride now. I am hoping that it will be even better by the weekend when I will have some more time to sit and listen

I am enjoying listening to it and I have set things up so I can do some side to side comparisons to my current N**m Stageline unit.  

Initial impressions are good. It has a lot of control, clarity and great sound stage.  The Stageline is not completly overshadowed as it is still a very good phono stage but the GS Reflex has it bettered.

I elected to take a std 100ohm load unit but I suspect things would be a bit better with a higher loading up to the same as the Stageline which is 470ohm paired with my cartridge.  John C said when I spoke to him that I could have whatever loading I needed rather than just the 100ohm.1Kohm choices. When I return the unit and make up my mind on ordering I will speak to John C and see what he advises.

So far it's impressive but I need to do some more listening to really see what it can do.


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Thank you for this. I use 500 ohms loading, close to the 470 ohms you mentioned.
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I think 500ohm would be fine too it is just that the N**m Stageline has a fixed 470ohm load and that worked well to my ears with the Hana cartridge.
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I spoke to John C on the phone this PM. Firstly, one has to say what a treat to be able to speak to the manufacturer/designer about their products.  John is of course very knowledgable and patient with his customers questions.  I very much like the idea of supporting a small UK company and of course it makes a big difference that they have such a good product!

Anyhow, I have ordered a Reflex C with a 470ohm loading and he is also going to make me a cable to be able to try out using my N**m Flatcap XS power supply to power the Reflex. I am open minded as to what difference this might make. The Flatcap is a high quality power supply but it may not suit the Reflex and of course the Supplied GS PSU1 is matched to the unit so may win out. I would just like to try it.


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Happy listening.
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Glad you were able to get a new phono stage that met your requirements. Enjoy the new gear.
SL-1200 MK7 (modified) + Reflex M + PSU-1 used with AT150-40ML, AT VM610 MONO, AT VM95ML, Stanton 680mkII + Ogura, and Shure M35X cartridges.
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Thanks, I have not got the new one as yet but I am still listening to the Reflex C loan unit and I think after 10 days switched on I think it is still improving.

I am patiently ( well I am trying to be) waiting and it will be an excited wait to get the new one plugged in and burning-in to get the best out of it.

It will be worth the wait I am sure.
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