I was patiently waiting for the top of the range Phonostage that Darren said he as working on. As I was bored waiting I purchased a Stellar Phonostage that I’d keep until the BHK (or whatever it was going to be called) phono appeared. Then Darren left and I thought that was that. Moving on I think …

good question, January 8, Paul posted plan…fall 2024 [image] New PSA phono amp coming that will stun the world Audio Components designed by Darren Myers for PSA, out end of this year

BHK never finished the phono stage. We got a really nice head amp design but nothing finished. We turned instead to Darren who knocked out a killer phono that will turn the industry upside down upon its release this late summer.

Yeah, it is a killer stage and for many, as good as it gets. That said, as I mentioned, Darren finished the design for us and his protégé, Jordan Kamper, is nearly done with getting it production ready. It is leaps and bounds better than Stellar which, as you have already guessed, is one heck of a f…

Paul, how many inputs? Will there be a transimpedance capability?

Sorry to be “that guy” but any movement on the new phono stage? Asking as I am currently looking for a new phono and I enjoyed the Stellar Phono, while I had it. I would love to add the BHK - Darren - Jordan effort into the mix, with a few others I have singled out for demo’s I would like to have …

The Darren/Paul signature phono stage you’re referring to looks to ship first quarter 2025.

Appreciate the update. Thanks! Best, -JP

Thanks for update, Paul. Impatiently waiting myself. :grin:. The Stellar is great but looking to squeeze a little more detail from vinyl.

Oh, it’s more than a little. A magnitude improvement.

What ever happened to the BHK Phonostage?

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good question, January 8, Paul posted plan…fall 2024

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What ever happened to the BHK Phonostage?

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