EAR 834p Deluxe version or Audio Research Ph-5


I know the ARC phono pre-amp is 500.00 more. Do you think it is worth the extra money? Or do you think I should buy the 834p and put the savings into a better phono cartridge.
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Showing 1 response by wc65mustang

****I have talked to 2 Audio Research dealers and they both tell me the Ph-5 is better than the Rhea at twice the price.****

That's shocking!! Would you expect anything else from an ARC dealer or any dealer for that matter? Start ignoring them when they begin talking and listen for yourself. I owned a Rhea and I'll tell you it's a helluva phono stage. With a little tube rolling you can really step up the performance. Have fun.