GSP Era Gold Phono Stage

The Era Gold phono stage is quite unlike any other phono stage in the world. It throws current thinking to the wind, and concentrates on the one and only important task - that of reproducing music the way music sounds. Audition it - you won't believe your ears!

Specifically developed for high quality moving magnet, moving iron, and high output moving coil cartridges which require a fixed 47k Ohm load, it may also be used with low output moving coil cartridges by placing an Elevator EXP amplifier before it in the signal path.

Recent Awards From Around the World:

Hi Fi News Awards 2005 HiFiWorld Awards 2004

Hi Fi News Awards 2004

Best Phono Stage under £1000 Best Phono Stage under £1000 Best Phono Stage

The more you use the Era Gold (with or without the Elevator EXP) the better it gets - as these reviews testify

Andrew Harrison, Hi-Fi News, 11/04
"...addictive, valve like quality...confirmed once again as something special...stunningly fast and open, with vinyl noises largely ignored..."

Michael Fremer, Stereophile, 01/04
"Given its price and its miraculous performance - and this agnostic means miraculous - performance, I recommend the GSP Audio Era Gold Mk.V as enthusiastically, if not more so, as I've recommended any product I've reviewed and recommended in all the years I've been doing this."
Official PDF reprint

Stereophile, 04/04 & 10/04
Class A $$$ recommendation

Geoff Husband, TNT-Audio, 07/02
"The Era Gold + Elevator EXP is the best phono combination for MC's I've ever heard - period"
(online, click here)

Hi-Fi Plus, 07/03
"...the one the others have to beat"

What Hi-Fi? Hi-Fi & Home Cinema Systems Ultimate Guide, 2004
"Its speed and wide ranging dynamics keep the fun factor sky-high without a hint of sacrifice when it comes to refinement and composure." 5-Stars

What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision, 02/04
"...its sound has wings" 5-Stars AND Test Winner

Hi-Fi World, 08/04
"Superbly open and three dimensional sound allied to excellent detailing makes this one of the very best at the price" 5 Globes

Stewart Wennen, Hi-Fi Journalist & Engineer
"I can give this RIAA a recommendation of the highest order with absolute confidence. In my opinion this is probably one of the best RIAAs in the world." his private review

What more can we say?
What we must say is that like most of our products such spectacular performance is not instantaneous. As Andrew Harrison of Hi-Fi News reported "...if there was ever an enquiry held to study how essential this process (running-in) can be, these boxes (Era Gold and Elevator EXP) from GSP Audio could be called forth as the star witness." We're pleased that Andrew (as well as Michael Fremer of Stereophile in 01/04) pointed this out, as we've been saying this right from the start to the disbelief of many. But the thing is, we make it (Yes! Right here in the UK) and Graham Slee designed it from scratch - so we know our products inside out.

Can your system handle it?
What further evidence can we give to show our products perform to the highest of standards? To expose these high standards requires a highly capable system. 9 independent reviews are testament to our high standards. Standards achieved through good old fashioned solid engineering practices. Our products are designed using mathematics, broadcast audio electronics know-how, 30 years experience, accurate specification testing and endless listening trials. If your system can boast the same you too can experience the Era Gold miracle.

A new era in fashion only
The new look Era Gold V (introduced May 1st 2004) heralds a change in direction of GSP Audio's cosmetic engineering, but not in its world-beating electronics which will continue to capture the hearts and minds of vinyl lovers everywhere.

Era Gold MKV phono stage UK price £480.00 (GBP)

Entry level Era Gold "Intro" phono stage UK High Street price £333.49 (GBP) - this is the same as the Era Gold but has a wallwart power supply instead of the PSU1 - it can be upgraded later to Era Gold Spec just by purchasing the PSU1.

UK Retail Price: Era Gold intro is £333.49    
Export Retail Price: £283.82

UK Retail Price: Era Gold V with PSU1 power supply £480    

We cannot supply these to the USA or Canada

The Era Gold V phono preamp stage is designed for moving magnet (MM) and high output moving coil (MC) phono cartridges. Use with Elevator EXP head amp for low output MC.

The full specification Era Gold MkV phono stage includes the PSU1 power module. The Era Gold V Intro, entry level phono stage includes a plug-top power supply. It can be upgraded to full MkV specification by adding the PSU1. 200-240 volt and 100-120 volt models are available.

Important: These products require a break-in period of approximately 3-4 weeks to reach best performance. They are also designed to be left powered up. After disconnection from the power they will require a further few days break-in period to return to full performance.