I had the gold note pH 10 for a while and was underwhelmed. It had a wonderful sound but it wasn't a sound that I really connected with. It just didn't have the presence of an lfd or a Hagerman in terms of similar price points. Still, having not heard the pH 1000 which seems to sell for 10 times the price, I would hope it sounds fantastic! And as always, best is completely subjective.
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