I second the Chinook. I had an initial issue with mine and instead of fixing it I was sent a new one. Great CS! The Apheta 2 may require a 50 ohm impedance which the Chinook can handle.
phono stage for Rega Apheta 2
As above I am looking to pick appropriate phono stage for Rega RP8 with Apheta 2 cartridge. I have it narrowed down to Zesto Andros 1.2, Manley Chinook, or maybe Rega IOS reference. Though the last one apparently is not made anymore and really not information around (maybe it was not a big hit??). Which of these do you think is most appropriate? Rest of system is Prima Luna Integrated with Totem Sttaf speakers.