Triangle Art P-200 Phonostage Review

By: Dick Olsher

They say that good things come in small packages. Not so with the Triangle Art (TA) P-200. It was quite a surprise to find a large 90-pound wood crate parked on my doorstep. I’ve become accustomed to diminutive phonostages that can be carried in one hand; the P-200 is obviously an exception. The main reason for the bulk is a massive chassis that is totally CNC milled from aluminum stock. The chassis top, bottom, and rear panels are 3/8" thick, while the front and the two side panels are a remarkable 1" thick. Gorgeously finished in satin black, its looks combine a bit of brawn and finesse to make for an elegant impression. Clearly, industrial art plays a significant role in TA’s overall design philosophy. Turntables came first in 1999 with the introduction of the Reference and Signature models, and the line expanded over the years to include tonearms, phono cartridges, and electronics. Tom Vu, TA’s CEO, prides himself in offering music lovers analog playback components that aim to kin…