The review was strongly favorable but did point out that the phono stage is quite good but perhaps not at the level of the line stage. Also the tone controls were said to detract from the preamplifier’s transparency. The author didn’t site the lack of remote volume control as a negative, albeit subjective. Useful review. For the money, I believe I am now more interested in pursuing a VAC Renaissance Signature IIA SE with phono. This would allow for excellent line and phono stages as well as remote control.
(why Mr Hayes prefers potentiometers I’m not sure....perhaps simplicity?).
