Unfortunately, I have not, but will make an effort to hear one. Is there currently a US importer?

fcrowder May 21, 2009 13:57

At some point prior to my Rockport purchase, I went on a quest to find the "best" clamp for my then current Goldmund Reference. After listening to 10 or 12 clamps including the one provided with the Reference, I did find one which was head and shoulders above the rest. It is made by Pierre Lurne who designed part of the Goldmund line and has his own separate line of TT's and other audio products. I do not believe that there is currently a US importer but I am probably wrong.

fcrowder May 19, 2009 08:14

I have used the Einstein phonostage for about two years and have very similar feelings to those which Albert expressed. The active circuitry is very sensitive to hum, particularly if the outboard power supply is placed too close to it. Generally, the greater the separation, the better. The power supply is very sensitive to the power cord used and to the mechanical isolation. The single grounding point which Goldmund champions is very effective in this instance (two compliant feet and a third hard footer. It may also benefit from some weight on top as the power supply is pretty light. The balanced version does sound somewhat better than the unbalanced, somewhat more dynamic with a little better detail, but the basic cvharacter is the same.

fcrowder January 21, 2009 11:27