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Phono preamp comparison: Herron vs. K&K

For those of you who listened to them side by side: how do you compare the sound of the Herron VTPH-1MC to the K&K Maxxed-out Standard and to the K&K Maxxed-out Premium ?

The sound of a phono preamp is very dependant, among other things, on the cartridge used, but anyway I am supposing you listened to them in good to very good situations. I use a Shelter 501 MKII.

By the way, they are both hard to find in the used market, but I have seen some Herrons, and not a single Maxxed. Can we conclude anything of that ?
tabaregg
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" I use a Shelter 501 MKII."

I would consider a better cartridge first. You have a very nice system and the 501 II is holding back your LP playback. You may want to see if a Lyra Delos will work in your arm.

Good Luck,
Robert
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Robert

Thanks for the advise. I will have the Delos in my short list.

Have you heard the Herron and the K&Ks ? What would be the sonic differences between them, and in particular between the Standard and Premium Maxxed's ?

Regards, Tabare
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I know that this doesn't directly answer your question. But I have a VTPH-2 and it is extremely detailed and acurate. A simply stunning phono stage.

Chuck
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I would conclude either A, They haven't sold any
or B. No one wants to give theirs up.
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