Haven’t compared but another Herron fan here. Also, if you are thinking turntable check out the new Sempersonus TE-2. Just ordered mine after selling my VPI. If you are at all interested in a modern idler/type drive TT that will take any arm up to 12” and is super well engineered but traditional in appearance the TE-2 may be the ticket. I’ll be running a 12” TW Raven arm and Charisma Signature One cart but you can go with a nice Origin Live Silver (there is one for sale here for $400) and pop you MIMC star on that for a sweet setup that is well within your budget.
Herron VTPH-2A or Manley Chinook mk II phonostage
Anyone have a direct comparison with these two phonostage’s the Herron and Manley. I currently have a Soundsmith MCP2 MK II with a Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC ⭐️
I also am looking to upgrade my tt, and lets say my head has been spinning. 5-8000 range
current system
primaluna hp premium integrated
focal Sopra 2
rel s/5 sub
luxman sm-150 cd
marantz tt-151S ( the one Clear audio built)
cardas parasec interconnects
some tt I have been considering
dr Feickert - woodpecker or Blackbird
vpi
Vertere
EAT Forte S Fatismo
not a lover of the round look
also have a VPI Classic 3 gently used offered to me by a very reliable source for 3 k
any help is welcomed as I have become overwhelmed.
Thanks
peter
I also am looking to upgrade my tt, and lets say my head has been spinning. 5-8000 range
current system
primaluna hp premium integrated
focal Sopra 2
rel s/5 sub
luxman sm-150 cd
marantz tt-151S ( the one Clear audio built)
cardas parasec interconnects
some tt I have been considering
dr Feickert - woodpecker or Blackbird
vpi
Vertere
EAT Forte S Fatismo
not a lover of the round look
also have a VPI Classic 3 gently used offered to me by a very reliable source for 3 k
any help is welcomed as I have become overwhelmed.
Thanks
peter