In your price range, Herron VTPH2A. Best balance of low noise tubey magic with neutral perfection, reliability and customer service. For many of us its a lifetime buy, the one thing we know to no longer waste time trying to improve upon. To be able to get all that for under $4k is maybe why they just about never come up on the used market. If you are in the Seattle area I would be happy to put mine up against any of those much more expensive ones you are looking at. Would be fun.
Which phonostage should I choose (or would you choose)?
I’m upgrading my current phonostage (Sutherland 20/20) and after an exhaustive list, I have narrowed it down to 2 very different units- the Sutherland Duo (the new LPS version) msrp $4,700 or the Zesto Andros Deluxe msrp$6,700. Although there is a 2k difference in price just assume I (or you) can be had for same price.
I may be able to have both in my room at the same time but what do ya’ll think - comparing strengths and weaknesses either from spec or having heard both or other feedback you’ve heard? Thx in advance.
I may be able to have both in my room at the same time but what do ya’ll think - comparing strengths and weaknesses either from spec or having heard both or other feedback you’ve heard? Thx in advance.