Upgrading phono preamp: RCM Theriaa Mk 2 or Thrax Orpheus Mk 2

Oracle1974

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I am currently using the RCM Sensor 2 as a phono preamp.

Existing system is Stabi S with Kuzma 4 point 9 and Doshi V 3.0 preamp and cartridge is Phasemation PP-300.

I wish to upgrade and need your help in choosing between the two phono preamps: Thrax Orpheus and RCM Theriaa.

Both will be blind purchases.
 
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Oracle1974

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Pondered over it and I would tend to go with the same brand as my preamp: Doshi . Happy with the preamp and seems logical to go with the phono preamp of the same brand as it seems to be well acclaimed. Will leave out the more exotic choices.
Any views of the Doshi Phono Stage welcome.
Thanks.
 

ashandger

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Pondered over it and I would tend to go with the same brand as my preamp: Doshi . Happy with the preamp and seems logical to go with the phono preamp of the same brand as it seems to be well acclaimed. Will leave out the more exotic choices.
Any views of the Doshi Phono Stage welcome.
Thanks.
Michael Fremer reviewed it (very positive) and Myles Astor is currently using it (EVO version).
 
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I have a Thrax Orpheus
Pondered over it and I would tend to go with the same brand as my preamp: Doshi . Happy with the preamp and seems logical to go with the phono preamp of the same brand as it seems to be well acclaimed. Will leave out the more exotic choices.
Any views of the Doshi Phono Stage welcome.
Thanks.
I have a Thrax Orpheus Mk 2 for sale - I think it's a fantastic phono amp, but I purchased a Zanden Model 1200 Signature, which has changed everything! If you are based in the UK or EU and would be interested in the Thrax, do feel free to message me.
Abe
 
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Oracle1974

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I have a Thrax Orpheus

I have a Thrax Orpheus Mk 2 for sale - I think it's a fantastic phono amp, but I purchased a Zanden Model 1200 Signature, which has changed everything! If you are based in the UK or EU and would be interested in the Thrax, do feel free to message me.
Abe
Thanks Abe for the offer. I am going with Doshi Phono Preamp which is a natural choice for the Doshi Preamp that I already have.
Enjoy your new purchase.
 

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@Oracle1974 just wondering how you are liking the doshi phono stage? I went that route as well similarly to you as I started with the V3.0 preamp. The phono stage really launched me to the next level. I got some advice on tube rolling the doshi phono stage and that has been really fun and great as well. Specifically, i rolled the V3.0 preamp to RCA 12BH7 and the V1 and V2 spots on the phono stage to 12AX7 amperex bugle boy
 

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