Battery power may be the future of phono stages, and we felt that this relatively affordable model from designer Ron Sutherland was one of the quietest preamps available at the $1000 price point. Throw in 16 “D” batteries, and you’ll have great analog sound for around 1200 hours. The Ph3D was “energetic and expansive,” and emerged as a top contender in a very crowded field.
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