Jay, I think you will notice that the 310 is quieter. I'm not sure how much of an improvement in sound quality you will get otherwise. Noise is a very obvious and annoying problem. I personally lean toward tube units with phono amps and I really like the 6922 tube best but I think the Chinook is getting old in the tooth and is a bit noisier than the other units. The Herron is quieter but 12AX7s have more tube "bloom" than I personally like but a lot of people like this. The Moon 310 is very quiet and I love the balanced output. This allows you to keep your turntable set up further away from your other equipment and takes cable idiosyncrasies out of the equation. But, you do have to have a balanced input for it. I think I would lean towards the Moon here but I would want to hear one first.
Considering a new Phono Pre-Amp
Hey Everyone,
Going to try and keep this short and simple.
I am considering a new Phono Pre-Amp. Currently have the Sim Audio 110lp V2 and it has been serving me well but wondering if a better Pre-Amp could further improve the system.
Here is what I am considering after much research and reviews:
- Herron VTPH-2A
I have read many great reviews of this particular device.
- Manley Chinook
Once Again read good reviews of this device also
- SimAudio 310lp
A step up from what I have now and has had good reviews. Also, everyone who reviews it states it’s extremely quiet, so I suppose that is a plus.
-Goldnote Ph10
I like the ability of this device to change settings on the fly. Have read good reviews but also possible noise issues?
The Herron and Manley of course are tube based so that’s one of the biggest differences between these 2 and the SimAudio and Goldnote.
I don't think I could go wrong with any of these because they are all quality products.
Well I wanted to get the communities opinion.
My only fear is, with my system, would I experience an improvement or not? Not Sure
Thanks
Going to try and keep this short and simple.
I am considering a new Phono Pre-Amp. Currently have the Sim Audio 110lp V2 and it has been serving me well but wondering if a better Pre-Amp could further improve the system.
Here is what I am considering after much research and reviews:
- Herron VTPH-2A
I have read many great reviews of this particular device.
- Manley Chinook
Once Again read good reviews of this device also
- SimAudio 310lp
A step up from what I have now and has had good reviews. Also, everyone who reviews it states it’s extremely quiet, so I suppose that is a plus.
-Goldnote Ph10
I like the ability of this device to change settings on the fly. Have read good reviews but also possible noise issues?
The Herron and Manley of course are tube based so that’s one of the biggest differences between these 2 and the SimAudio and Goldnote.
I don't think I could go wrong with any of these because they are all quality products.
Well I wanted to get the communities opinion.
My only fear is, with my system, would I experience an improvement or not? Not Sure
Thanks