I agree with Jafox. I have been using the PH2 since I purchased it new from Woodbridge Stereo about 6 years ago. In my opinon the PH2 is a superb phono preamp. In fact, it surpasses the PH3 (in my system) in virtually every musical category. I find it difficult to understand how the PH2 can be given such a poor review. Presumably, in order to fully appreciate the performance of the PH2, it must be utilized with components that are "truly" balanced. However, I was able to extract excellent perfomance with my LS2B MKII which I still own, in addition to my LS25.
Incidentally, I am using an Oracle Delphi MK5 SE/Graham 2.2/Helikon/ARC PH2/ARC LS25/ARC VT100 MKII/MG 3.5/subwoofer etc.
The PH2 is very dynamic and extended in the frequency extremes. In addition, with 100 ohm loading the midrange is
full and rich without excessive thickness. Tones ae pure against a very quiet background. I have no intention of ever buying another phono stage!
Incidentally, I am using an Oracle Delphi MK5 SE/Graham 2.2/Helikon/ARC PH2/ARC LS25/ARC VT100 MKII/MG 3.5/subwoofer etc.
The PH2 is very dynamic and extended in the frequency extremes. In addition, with 100 ohm loading the midrange is
full and rich without excessive thickness. Tones ae pure against a very quiet background. I have no intention of ever buying another phono stage!