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Rega Aria or Gold Note PH-10 to match P8/Apheta?

I am looking to upgrade my system to the P8/Apheta 3 combo. I was all but set on the Aria preamp and have been advised that it is a good idea to keep things streamlined with Rega components for synergy, and then I discovered the Gold Note PH-10 at around the same price point. I am not sure which direction to go.

I have consistently read that the PH-10 considerably outperforms its price point and then there is the possible upgrade with the PSU. I have also consistently read that the Aria is made to pair with the P8/Apheta. I want to move forward in my purchase, but this decision has had me hung up for the past week.

In the end, I am sure I'd be happy with either unit, but are there any thoughts on which might be the better choice?


dcalarco

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dcalarco OP
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Any help on this decision?
dcalarco OP
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@gestalt Really? Wow. That would be amazing. I am in the process of upgrading my system so I would need to acquire my new table first, but that would be incredibly helpful. Let me send you a message.
dcalarco OP
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Hmm. Truth vs. pleasure. Interesting dichotomy. Does that mean it is more enhancing and not really true to the recording? If so, not totally sure how I feel about that. Perhaps I’m over-interpreting the comment.
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