I consider Phono Stages (and their comparisons, IN your system) the most subjective piece in the Vinyl chain.
Therefore, I always hope you can get a return option, new or used.
Just try, return, try, jump for joy, keep it!
Tips for Auditioning equipment for low or zero expense
Other than making purchases for multiple units from multiple retailers and being responsible for return shipping and potential in transit loss/damages, how are auditions possible without a local brick and mortar? Thanks. I run an Ortofon OM40 through a Teccnics 1210GR into a Peachtree Nova 300 integrateds internal phono stage and I want to audition alternative phono pre amps. Vincent, Rothwell, Ifi, Project, Sutherland and other under $1000 options on my radar.