Audio Research Ph8 compared to Reference phono 2


Hi folks!
Been seriously thinking about Ph8 can´t afford Reference phono2. Difference I read is larger gain, less noise, 3 different recording standards, balanced + single ended mode.
But is the sound much different, anybody with experience? I´ll gladly appreciate your thoughts/impression.

Many Thanks!
clabe

Showing 1 response by bifwynne

I second that request. I own an ARC PH-7, which admittedly sounds pretty good. I'm curious though, if I was to consider an upgrade, whether I would realize a major improvement with a PH-8 versus the Ref Phono 2, which, btw, is now the Ref Phono 2 SE.