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Review: Musical Surroundings Phonomena III

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One or Two Phono Preamplifiers?

The Musical Surroundings Phonomena III, priced at $1,200, is the latest in a series of well-received phono stages designed by Michael Yee in California. This phono preamp offers a versatile range of adjustments, making it adaptable to various vinyl setups. Its low noise floor and flexibility with resistive and capacitive loading, as well as gain settings, make it a standout choice for audiophiles looking to fine-tune their systems.

Read the full article on the Tracking Angle

Adding the Linear Power Supply

The inclusion of an optional Linear Power Supply ($1,000) takes the Phonomena III’s performance to another level. It enhances clarity, dynamics, and bass control, resulting in an even more refined listening experience.

Sound

The Phonomena III impresses with its ability to handle different genres, offering versatility and excellent harmonic expression. Its upgrade path, including the LPS and the possibility of dual mono operation, provides an appealing journey for enthusiasts seeking to enhance their vinyl setup.

The Hana Blue sounded wonderful running through the Phonomena III.

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Conclusion

Whether priced at $1,200 or $2,200 with the LPS, the Phonomena III competes effectively in the sub $3,000 phono stage market. Its adaptability, sonic performance, and upgrade options make it a strong contender for vinyl enthusiasts looking for a high-quality phono preamplifier.

This review was condensed from Dean Cacioppo’s review the Phonomena III on the Tracking Angle

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Dean Cacioppo

Dean Cacioppo has over 20 years in high level, enterprise search engine optimization (SEO) including working for some of the largest real estate brands in the country. In the over two decades of working in SEO, digital marketing, content marketing lead conversion, website design and overall web based technologies, there is little in the online marketing world he has not been exposed to. Over the years, Dean Cacioppo has worked as an award winning REALTOR, licensed real estate instructor and brokerage owner. In addition to "feet on the ground" experience, he also ran the Internet Services department of one of the largest real estate brands in the country with over 5,000 agents. In addition Dean's paid jobs, he dedicated his time to give back to the REALTOR community by serving on the board of directors for multiple MLS's including President of the largest multiple listing service (MLS) in Louisiana. Dean also served time on many REALTOR committees and tasks forces for State REALTOR Boards, eventually acting as a consultant for IDX for multiple listing services and the general public. In 2013 Dean Cacioppo decided to venture out on his own with a digital marketing agency uniquely named DEAN KNOWS (with a nose as part of the logo) that specialized in real estate SEO. The odd but catchy name was designed to leverage his well known name in the real estate technology world. Dean later changed the name from DEAN Knows to One Click SEO as the digital marketing agency had outgrown it's specialty in real estate marketing and grown into a full service SEO Agency working in multiple industries across the US, Canada and Mexico, still with a keen eye on real estate SEO. Today, Dean Cacioppo leads an all US based team of digital marketing experts to help grow One Click SEO's clients business leveraging Google Ads, Facebook Marketing, Content Marketing all with SEO at the center of custom built online strategies.

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