How does a WD Phono 3 compare to commercial offerings

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#1 How does a WD Phono 3 compare to commercial offerings

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I have a WD Pre/phono/power set which I havn't used for years and need a nice MC phono. My WD phono has the SUT's but they have never been wired up so it is MM only at present. I would like to know if it is worth keeping the set just for the Phono use or if I would be better off selling and buying a dedicated MC phono. I only want to spend money if I would get better performance.

Any views?

Mel
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#2 Re: How does a WD Phono 3 compare to commercial offerings

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The supplied WAD SUTs are ok but bettered by the likes of Lundahl...the basic cct is ok IMHO and improves with a CCS on the input and tweaks to the PSU. Commercially, you will need to spend significantly more to improve on it.
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#3 Re: How does a WD Phono 3 compare to commercial offerings

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Thanks Neal - will post on the WD site to see how to do the mods you suggest.

I may as well try what I have now before deciding to spend more money.

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#4 Re: How does a WD Phono 3 compare to commercial offerings

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Nice to see you're still around, Mel. I hope all is good with you.
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#5 Re: How does a WD Phono 3 compare to commercial offerings

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Yes, still enjoying hifi but now trying to avoid spending and selling off much of the surplus Ive collected over the years ;-)
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