Sutherland kc vibe mk2 The best under $1K phono stage I’ve heard. Currently running the Sutherland 20/20 and it is much more open and transparent, I would suggest you check the Sutherland Insight or KC Vibe. Thus did my life with the borrowed Sutherland Insight follow its happy and uneventful path—until the day, early this year, when Ron Sutherland got in touch to inform me of an update: In the earliest production units, one of the Insight's two gain stages is handled by a single Texas Instruments OPA227 op-amp (footnote 2) per channel—which Today, I'm putting the spotlight on the iFi ZEN Phono preamp - a unit that's been making waves in the sub-$200/£200 category. It's revelatory. Paired with a Rega Planar 3 and Exact 2. Sutherland Engineering also offers a range of power amplifiers and Mint condition Sutherland KC Vibe mk2 phono preamplifier for sale. Don’t let anybody in this business tell you differently. or Best Offer. Info: Sutherland KC Vibe Mk2 Phonostage Asking Price: USD $ 500. GyroSE, Spin 12, jon9091 and 3 others like this. There is a gain setting header block for each channel. Sutherland's first transimpedance phonostage is the famed LittleLOCO, now in the Mk2 edition. 5lbs Power Requirements 86 to 260 volts AC, 2 Watts Sutherland KC Vibe Mk2 - Audiophile Quality MM / MC Phono Preamplifier w PSU | Consumer Electronics, TV, Video & Home Audio, Home Audio | eBay! Used Sutherland Phono for sale on 400+ second hand hifi sites & shops. Tubby Well-Known Member. It's my first higher end phono preamp and I thought it would be dead silent. Sutherland Duo Phono Stage. Welcome to USAudioMart, a classifieds site for used audio and hifi. Sort by: Sutherland KC Vibe MK2 MM & MC Phono Preamplifier Highlights Product: Sutherland KC Vibe MK2 MM & MC Phono Preamplifier; 20/20 LPS Upgrade Product SKU: 66341 Serial Number: 3385 Cosmetic Description: Very good The Sutherland Engineering TZ Vibe ‘lifts’ some circuity from the KC VIBE and ‘lifts’ some circuitry from the front of the little LOCO Mk2. Argentum; Hubble; Line Blocks; little LOCO Like all U. It shares a family resemblance with Sutherland's earlier models, the PhD and Direct Line Stage, but its slim proportions make it look much more graceful. Sutherland Engineering also offers a range of power amplifiers and preamplifiers, including the powerful and versatile Preamp N1 and the compact and efficient KC Vibe MK2. From the first moments of listening, the musicality is stunning—spacious, effortless & full. These systems deliver clean, detailed sound with plenty of power The KC VIBE provides the foundation and second gain stage. Limited power: fixed. feedback from the community appreciated! tmortsd 11-23-2023 9:38pm. V. This new design ‘lifts’ some circuity from the KC VIBE and ‘lifts’ some circuitry from the front of the little LOCO Mk2. 95 Regular price $899. Excellent condition, Sutherland KC Vibe MK2, MM/MC Phono Pre Amp. https://upscaleaudio. Enjoy superb audio! Click to expand These products feature advanced circuitry and components, including high-quality transformers and capacitors, to deliver a transparent and dynamic sound. They only had to add 5 new parts bins to build the KC VIBE circuit boards. I made the Vibe to Insight jump, and it's not subtle. 45 No. Hana recommends >100ohm but to your point, there’s no harm in trying and may be worth a shot for the OP. Includes the KC Vibe Mk2, Power Supply, all original packaging and documentation. Big clean sound and the ability to adjust your gain a bit. Messages 0 Likes 0 Find. Sutherland Engineering also offers a range of power amplifiers and 3 minutes ago · Viewing thread Sutherland KC Vibe MK2 Phono Stage Review. Comes with the 48 volt external power supply. I haven’t tried any other phono stage with higher gain yet but am not in a hurry to do so yet. 00 Read more; T RADE-INS. Vincent PHO 701 $700-It costs a few hundred dollars less than the top two and I really like the idea of easily being able to rip my records digitally. These products feature advanced circuitry and components, including high-quality transformers and capacitors, to deliver a transparent and dynamic sound. The TZ Vibe is a full phono preamp exclusively for low impedance MC cartridges. Cliquez sur l’onglet ci-dessous et utilisez Testseek pour voir les notes, les prix de produits et les conclusions. Home; Products. Totally different designs for different (but related) purposes. It also claims two Wima polypropylene film capacitors, new low-impedance electrolytic capacitors, two Burr-Brown op amps, a reconfigured printed I obviously haven’t used multi-quote before. Sutherland - Insight MM/MC Phono Preamplifier . Their top of the line model is only $4000--which for this type of product is reasonable if it performs significantly better. This listing has ended. 2 new values of polypropylene film capacitors (but still Wima brand, imported from Germany) General:Elegance in simplicity describes this dedicated photo preamplifier from Sutherland Engineering. Sutherland does not use dip Product Description. Specifically, the transimpedance input stage is taken from the Little Sutherland Engineering KC Vibe MK2 MM & MC Phono Preamplifier. Then came the result of what Ron calls "design splicing" where the LittleLOCO Mk2 met the KC Vibe, resulting in a small-chassis transimpedance phonostage called the TZ Vibe. Info: Sutherland KC Vibe MK2 Asking Price: USD $ 500. Listings Similar to Sutherland Engineering. I Use the same design with my custom Phone Pre. Info: Sutherland KC VIBE phono preamp preamplifier Asking Price: USD $ 400. If you have a trade-in, receive the best possible value for your trade-in towards the purchase of new equipment. 39 responses Add your response. Last 12 months: 12: 100. Yes, that is what I was referring to in my post. Joel S, May 26, 2021 #16. Sutherland KC Vibe $895 The KC Vibe is Sutherland’s most affordable phono preamp offering, yet doesn’t skimp on the heralded Sutherland build quality, simplicity, and most importantly, sound quality. I have a Sutherland KC Vibe mk2 and it impresses the hell out of me for the money. The hallmark of the Sutherland KC Vibe so far has been image stability, especially between the speakers. Both 120volt 60Hz to 220volt 50Hz Operation! Sutherland KC Vibe Mk2: In this video, we unbox this high-value phono preamplifier and show you how to adjust the gain and loading settings. This is Sutherland's entry point into transimpedance world. Cosmetically, it is excellent showing only The KC Vibe uses a 48 volt external power supply to provide a huge margin for extensive filtering and isolation. Sutherland KC Vibe Mk2. I thought that I would miss the warmth of the 12AX7/ECC83 preamp tubes on the Project. And in the end, all you’ll really care about is how much L-O-U-D-E-R you can make it and how much more visceral it can feel. However, I like the Sutherland so much that I might level up Sutherland KC Vibe Mk2 (open box = $779 or new = $895) Sutherland Insight (open box = $1,099 or new = $1,399) Sutherland 20/20 (new = $2,200) Bigbottle Mk3 (new = $1,750) Manley Chinook (used $1,400-$1,900) Other (please specify) Voting closed Share Add a Comment. Serial Number: 4203. Limited filtering: fixed. Upscale Audio's site says, " Everything you love about the KC Vibe in a smaller footprint Unafraid to reconsider premises most manufacturers take for granted, Ron Sutherland constructed KC Vibe mk2 with a 48-volt outboard power supply to correct an array of longstanding deficiencies. -made Sutherland products, KC Vibe mk2 touts forward-thinking engineering and a straightforward design approach intended to deliver unforgettable listening experiences. Este nuevo diseño incorpora algunos circuitos del KC VIBE y del frontal del pequeño LOCO Mk2. The A1 has a dual JFET PN4393 amp and the A2 has a very low noise/low distortion opamp. com ˜˚ ˛˚˝˝˚˙ˆ FOR SALE: Sutherland KC Vibe MK2 Watch Report This Ad. 00in: KC VIBE Gain Settings 40, 45, 50, 55 or 60dB Size 11” wide 9” deep 2” high Shipping Box 14. Sticking with MM, the Ortofon 2M Black is also very, very good with the KC Vibe. We feel the KC Vibe is good for many types of people having fun with the hobby of vinyl playback. Designed and built here in the US in Kansas City, Missouri. This unit was built in April of 2021 and I put it into my system June of 2021. I will cover shipping to 48 contiguous US states & PayPal at asking price. Page 2 of 2 < Prev 1 2. Retail Price: $1,400. Good Feeling, Good Vibe! The New Sutherland KC Vibe Mk2 Phono Stage is hand-made in Kansas City, Missouri (world renowned for its rich jazz and blues legacy) gotta get that Midwest KC Vibe! The Mk2 version features a more narrow and deep case. Argentum These products feature advanced circuitry and components, including high-quality transformers and capacitors, to deliver a transparent and dynamic sound. A component is only as good as The KC Vibe uses a 48 volt external power supply to provide a huge margin for extensive filtering and isolation. These systems $2,200 is a lot of loot. Any ideas what the Vrms of the little loco, TZ vibe or TZ direct would be? Kuzma Stabi R, 4 Point, Hana Umami Red, Sutherland Little Loco mk2 LDMS Minimax, Lampizator Horizon Riviera AIC10-Bal ZMF Caldera, Verite Open QSA-Lanedri, Sablon Audio, Shunyata Research, NetworkAcoustics/Taiko, Timbernation & Butcherblock Acoustics. Item #649913343. If Sutherland's entry level phono pre is is good enough to land in The way I recall the PS designs, Sutherland uses high voltage switching power supplies then uses cascaded LCR filters to smooth out ripples, with resulting voltage loss. Each of those products underwent years of development. Introducing Sutherland Audio's KC Vibe Phono PreampBuy here: https://www. An item that has been used previously. SUPPORT Sutherland TZ Vibe Owner’s Manual Sutherland TZ Vibe Quick Start As I advised with Sutherland's demure KC VIBE phono stage a while back, if you're itching to step up from your long-in-the-tooth, decades-old $500 phono stage and can afford to spend $2K to do so, get thee hence to a Sutherland dealer and hear what all the fuss is about. The Sutherland KC Vibe was a really good match for my low output Grado Master 2. There are also machined, gold plated and teflon insulated audio jacks. Don't have all that much to say about it because I didn't use it much. com/products/sutherland-kc-vibe-phonostageSutherland is all about great parts and engineering as the bedrock of good sound. Postings are free for hobbyists. Comes with power supply and cord and manual for a newer mk2 model. So, selling the vinyl gear. Location: Lehigh Valley, PA. Unafraid to reconsider premises most Sutherland Engineering also offers a range of power amplifiers and preamplifiers, including the powerful and versatile Preamp N1 and the compact and efficient KC Vibe MK2. Quick view. It needed at least 55 db of gain and 47K loading which is not a very common combination in phono preamps. Payment method: KC VIBE MK2: Feedback Received: 74 See details 100% Positive Feedback PayPal: Verified . Asking Price: USD $ 700. rcspkramp likes this. His transimpedance and MK2 generation of products are truly fantastic, from the little KC Vibe MK2, to the latest flagship offering, the TZ Direct. 00 (You save $280. 00: Payment method: Cash, Paypal, Money Order: Shipping weight: Sutherland has done some "design splicing" and come up with this compact-chassis phono stage, lifting the transimpedance input stage directly from the award-winning Little Loco Mk2 and melding it with the KC Vibe's compact chassis and secondary gain stage, the TZ Vibe brings the incredible performance of a transimpedance phono stages down to a I also highly recommend trying any of Sutherland's latest phono preamp offerings. These systems Paul Rigby firstly looks at broad issues regarding buying a Phono Amplifier then examines a range of Phono Amplifiers from differing price points. Kenny Johnson For this review I used a Technics SL-1200GR turntable and Ortofon 2M Black moving-magnet and Hana EL moving-coil cartridges, and the Note: my analyses left out sound character description of the Sutherland KC Vibe: warm realistic tone, no coloration, clear and smooth high frequencies compa According to Upscale Audio, "Most everything in the KC VIBE comes from that SAME stock of premium parts [as other higher-end Sutherland phonostages]. gvwiqi ctydn hih luxpatl axega ygld lga uzjem mutom dbqqpyb usow jigq itwd zgxn ovrrj