Soundsmith Phono-Pre, Any comments?

Thanks for all the comments. Really appreciate the responses. I'm still contemplating the the plus and minus of going the Soundsmith route or spending a lot extra for something with more flexibility that might suit some future cartridge whim.

Thank you all again. Bpoletti, I did some research on the Herron VTPH-2. That is a lovely phono stage. Some of the best reviews I've ever seen. However, it also points out the big dilemma, $3650 for a great pre and future flexibility vs $650 for a pre that is probably well voiced for my current cart.

Bpoletti, you know me better than I know my self. Thanks.

Thanks for all the responses. Just ordered the Soundsmith pre. Will report after install.

Sound smith pre arrived today. Couldn't wait to hook it up. Had to use some old cheap interconnects, good ones are on the way.. First thing I noticed is that it's absolutely quiet. Even If I crank the volume all the way up with no record on the TT, you don't hear a thing. I'm not very good at audiophile descriptive lingo. but what I can say is that I immediately heard a difference from the Cronus Magnum's built in pre. Female voices ring true, there's absolute clarity in the bass. It's just out and out musical. Certainly can't tell if it would work as well with a non-Soundsmith cart, but might be the best $650.00 I've ever spent on things audio.

Thank you guys. Am still really delighted. Would certainly recomend for any one with a Soundsmith cart.