Phono Preamp suggestions between either Gold Note PH-10 or Whest TWO.2


I'm starting to look at Phono Preamps to pair up with a Hana MC low output SL cartridge and am looking to upgrade from my current Clearaudio Smart Phono V2. I am not unhappy with the performance of the Clearaudio phono pre but would like to compare it to a few other preamps and am also getting the bug to upgrade.
I'm initially looking for anyone that has had experience with either one of the Preamps in my title line but am also open to suggestions on other Phono Preamps under $2500. 
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Did you know Gold Note has increased prices on just about everything including PH-10

Brand new $1499.00 if you search around 2 minutes max . I own the gold note with a Audio Technica Art 9 xSH. The gold note sounds great nice being able to change loading while playing if you have a good enough vinyl system you won't be disappointed

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I did go ahead with purchasing a Gold Note PH-10 earlier this year after initially upgrading my phono cartridge to a Hana Microline low output cart. With the spec's on the cartridge stating a greater than 100 ohm load impedance I liked that the Gold Note had a wide range of load settings and a 220 ohm setting that was closer to what I needed than on my current phono stage. 

I don't change cartridges often so don't necessarily need the easy user access to changing settings and don't need the different EQ curves but what I have used ocationally is the enhanced setting in the RIAA curve. I will use the enhanced settings on a small percentage of my albums that aren't quite as dynamic as they should be most likely due to a poor mastering or pressing and the enhanced setting does improve the sound of those albums and the easy access to changing that setting is appreciated. 

With all of that said I am vey pleased with the heavy build and sound quality of the PH-10 with the rest of my system and glad that I pulled the plug on the purchase.