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Allnic 1201 and Herron VTPH-2

I am seeking information on the characteristics of the Allnic 1201 and the Herron VTPH-2 phonostages . This is not a 'which one is better' type of question . I believe that both of these PS's are fine products in their own right .

What I would like to know , from those that have experience with both , is what are the differing characteristics of each unit .

I want use this information to make a decision as to which one to purchase for my VPI Prime and Ortofon 2m Black .

Thank You

saki70

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saki70 OP
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Tablejockey ;

Thank you , transformers are important . I have been wondering about MC’s and want to keep my options open .

Anyone else ?

saki70 OP
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Thanks jmcgrogan2 . I thought that it might be a bit of a stretch ...but you never know .


Something that I wanted to add ...I am referring to both build and sound characteristics here .

saki70 OP
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Some really nice responses !

Almarg ;

Thanks for the technical info...always important but frequently overlooked !

The web states that my integrated is 100k ohms .That looks good for the Herron . How about the Allnic ? At 1.2k , that is quite a jump .

Waltersalas ;

Very insightful , it kind of coincides with what I have been thinking . Thank you for chiming in .

analogluvr ;

Can you expand on your ’fet better than transformer’ statement , please ?

Testpilot ;

We all have crosses to bear ! LOL .



Very good responses...please keep them coming .

Thank you all .

saki70 OP
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Almarg ;

Again  , thank you for your technical expertise . It is always needed .

jmcgrogan2 ;

'Pick the one that you like the looks of best, or the one that you get the best deal on.'

Yup .

Thanks everyone...very much appreciated !

saki70 OP
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Just a short note...I'm not very eloquent at reviews . 
After watching equipment sales sites since my last post , I finally happened onto an Allnic 1201 for a decent price and made the purchase . The Allnic and Herron units must be well loved because in all this time this is the only one that I saw come up for sale ! 

After letting it settle in , I am very pleased with my purchase . The leading edge of notes are well defined . The trailing edge , if appropriate , just fade off into oblivion . Or , again if appropriate , stop on a dime ! I have not heard so much micro detail , ever . It is easier to differentiate between different base notes and the instrument that they are coming from . I used to occasionally hear some air on a song or two , now it is quite plentiful , very nice indeed .  There is a whole lot of head bobbing and toe tapping goin' on here !
It's as if I am listening to my albums for the first time all over again ! The warts still exist on the toads but the peacocks are sublime !                                                                                                                        Thank you to everyone for your help .          








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