Help with Phono preamp suggestions!

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I owned a Vida as well....a bit more "vanilla" when compared to a Whest 30 RDT SE for example. The Vida does not have loading options either- only High and Low.

Additional rotary knob for different loading is optional, anyone can add for extra money. It will give you 12, 47, 120, 240, 470 and 1k Ohm. Buyer can also ask for different configuration of the inputs (such as 2 MC instead of MM and MC).

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Designer commented that optional loading is not necessary for this phono stage, it means just high- and low- is enough for most of the cartridges.

If you like the tone of your Musical Surroundings Nova Phonomena, consider getting another one if you want to experience serious affordable gains. Running these dual mono is rather stunning! Suggest matching models with identical power supplies as different versions may be available.

I owned a Vida as well....a bit more "vanilla" when compared to a Whest 30 RDT SE for example. The Vida does not have loading options either- only High and Low. I don't want to come off as a Whest fanboy here, but they are really good phono stages for the $. I will exit now....

Read about Aurorasound VIDA on 6moons 

I had a Whest 2.0 for several months. It was pretty good. Its MC was pretty good too. However, I moved to  Magi Phonomenal. It is a hand made point to point connection tube phono preamp with two MM inputs. To my ears, Magi sound better. Also I went to separate MC SUT (based on Hashimoto transformer) which produced a better result with MC cartridges. Also, I like two separate phono inputs supported by Magi. I am not sure whether it is still produced, but you can give a try.

Thanks, for the good input!

I'm a big fan of Whest phono stages- I have owned three. Currently use a MC Ref V on my main deck. 
Never tried a Hana cartridge with Whest but you could drop Jim Henriot an email via his website to confirm that it would be a good match or not. Whest stages are very flexible with loading and gain. I used a Titan Pro with a DV Xv1-s on my LP12 and it was a great result. Whest are very clean and dynamic sounding with great resolution and low noise. They are my go-to choice.
I have owned Tron phono stages as well- Convergence Sig and Seven Ultimate. These are tubed units so a bit different from the Whest. Great phono stages and the Convergence is a bit of a bargain but you are stuck with a single load/gain value- not a lot of flexibility here.
Whest is being distributed by Mofi/Music Direct now. I think you can try and return if it does not suit you? Worth the effort imo...good luck!

You may want to consider the TRON Electric Convergence Signature MC for valve designs. Exceptional build and parts quality. Dead quiet.

If you prefer solid state, the Gold Note PH-10 and PSU-10 pair are lovely.

Heads up that I’m a TRON and Gold Note dealer.

Cheers,
Colin