Since the introduction of the II, the used price ($3,000 - 3,500) of the original Concentra makes it quite a bargain. The phono board is very good, but not outstanding. I previously had a Pass Ono which I thought was slightly better (primarily less noise). I've had the original Concentra for about a year and find it to be an outstanding product.
I'm told that there are some sonic differences between the models. While I've never auditioned the II, I've read that some prefer the slightly richer sound of the original.
I'm told that there are some sonic differences between the models. While I've never auditioned the II, I've read that some prefer the slightly richer sound of the original.