MAC c-2300 vs. AR ph5 or 7?


have a ht system with mac 207 and mx 135 and want to improve 2 channel perf. for 50's jazz vinyl-not happy with the phono section in the 135 and want tubes in the phono section--anybody with thoughts/ experience with c-2300 or ph 5 or ph 7 ---would use it in pass through mode into 135- thanks for the help-b
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The MC stage in the C2300 is competitive with the PH7, except that it has more gain, so will be more compatible with LOMC's.
I own a C2300 and all I can say that it's phono section is exceptional/marvelous & first rate. I have not compared it with an ARC. There is a thread on audiokarma regarding your exact question & suggest you go there for further info. I don't want to cut/paste the comparison from someone else onto this thread.
The comparison of other brands is impressive.