Any Softone Model 4 tube phono preamp users out there?

Hi all,

I bought one new direct from the maker in Japan for $650 + $150 shipping on the recommendation of @lalitk who said he preferred it to a $9K Allnic. 

My only comparison was a with GoldNote PH-10 with PS-10 LPS which I bought new for $3K and is the only decent quality PS I’ve owned other than the phono module installed in my T+A integrated, which is a $1750 add-on and is just OK IMO. 

Sonically the GoldNote wasn’t even close so it was sold.

The Model 4 isn’t pretty, and only has 3 gain settings with predetermined loadings, but it works well with my cart and sounds amazing with NOS Mullard’s, but was good too with the stock tubes and is dead quiet. 

Anyway, I was curious if there is anyone else who has one, and if so what are your impressions / what did you compare it with? 

Thanks!