Powering NVA phono stages
- Dr Bunsen Honeydew
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Powering NVA phono stages
Phono 1 - not needed internal
Phono 2 - one PSU (supplied as standard in price) two PSU or one BBPSU
Phono 3 - two PSU (no supply as standard) four PSU or two BBPSU
Phono 2 - one PSU (supplied as standard in price) two PSU or one BBPSU
Phono 3 - two PSU (no supply as standard) four PSU or two BBPSU
Re: Powering NVA phono stages
Never seen the Phono 3 for sale how much are they please Doc?
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Re: Powering NVA phono stages
Only one built so far, Zebbo has it with two BBPSU. It was originally only going to be used with two BBPSU or as heard originally the double BBPSU prototype now owned by Ithilstone. But I thought why not, it gives upgrade paths. For example a Phono2 can be converted to 3 for the difference in cost. A 2 has two sets of regulators one for each stereo channel. The 3 has four sets of regulators one for each gain stage, and the power supply associated smoothing.
You will find it priced here under phono amps https://hifisubjectivist.org/viewtopic. ... 185#p82185
You will find it priced here under phono amps https://hifisubjectivist.org/viewtopic. ... 185#p82185
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Re: Powering NVA phono stages
For the moment the 3 will remain a special only sold here, along with the BBPSU.
Re: Powering NVA phono stages
And special it is!
I don't think any of you should buy one though. Then I can remain the only person in the whole wide world who's got one!!

I don't think any of you should buy one though. Then I can remain the only person in the whole wide world who's got one!!




Audio Grail "Sable" Garrard 401 with constrained layer plinth / SME V / Benz Micro Gullwing SLR, Phono 3 + 2X BBPSU - MEGA!, NVA P90sa, NVA Cubix-Pro, (top & mid sections). (Oh and a Pioneer BDP LX70A when I just want some background music!)
- Dr Bunsen Honeydew
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Re: Powering NVA phono stages
Zebbo your sig needs changing 

Re: Powering NVA phono stages
So it does!
Consider it done.
Consider it done.
Audio Grail "Sable" Garrard 401 with constrained layer plinth / SME V / Benz Micro Gullwing SLR, Phono 3 + 2X BBPSU - MEGA!, NVA P90sa, NVA Cubix-Pro, (top & mid sections). (Oh and a Pioneer BDP LX70A when I just want some background music!)
Re: Powering NVA phono stages
zebbo you got any pictures of the bemoth BBPSU?
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Re: Powering NVA phono stages
Same size and look of the BMU (uses the same case) but without the 13amp sockets on the top.
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Re: Powering NVA phono stages
Accommodating a BBPSU or two is the biggest issue for most I would imagine. So nobody bought a 3 to go with existing 2 power supplies?