The Art9 is neutral and the Herron certainly takes a hard set that way. It does represent stellar value and IF you don’t like it, resale should be relatively high and easy.
McIntosh C 47 phono stage versus the Herron phono.
I’m using my Mac with a Rega P8/ Alpheta 2 cart. I also have a nicely restored TD124 with an SME M2-9 arm that doesn’t have a cart at the moment. How much better is the Herron. What should I expect from the Herron? Seems that the Herron is universally well liked on here. Opinions are welcomed. I may try a Soundsmith MI cart for my 124.