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Phono Preamp suggestions between either Gold Note PH-10 or Whest TWO.2

I'm starting to look at Phono Preamps to pair up with a Hana MC low output SL cartridge and am looking to upgrade from my current Clearaudio Smart Phono V2. I am not unhappy with the performance of the Clearaudio phono pre but would like to compare it to a few other preamps and am also getting the bug to upgrade.
I'm initially looking for anyone that has had experience with either one of the Preamps in my title line but am also open to suggestions on other Phono Preamps under $2500. 
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mr_m
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Why not try QHW "The Vinyl" phono pre, Mikey Fremer says its a awesome phono pre for the money. $775. Says it competes with 5k to 6k pre's from others.
mr_m
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Obviously, Chakster you didn't read the entire opening thread of the OP. BESIDES the Gold Note and Whest, he said he was open to suggestions on other phono preamps too. Maybe you should pull out all your recommendations on ancient outdated cartridges for the OP also....
mr_m
1,900 posts
 
Chakster,
Once again, READ the thread closely. OP said he was open to other phono preamps even though he had a particular interest in the two brands he specified.

Your snarky response to my first reply was rather arrogant on your part. And no, I don't need Fremer's approval to buy a product. I only use reviews as a "heads up" to check a product out and see if it is worthy of a closer look.

Yes, I own a QHW "The Vinyl" phono pre. Yes, doing my research tells me it is better in my system than the Gold Note. The QHW uses extremely high quality parts, can handle both MM and MC, and has a plethora of adjustments for both. And last but not least it sounds great and doesn't break the bank to own. Maybe you should check it out.

Any questions?......
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