I have one. I have used it as a pre, off and on in my second system, and now I am going to use it as a dedicated phono stage. I will report back soon...
Anybody still use a Hegeman Hapi 2?
I own a Hapi 2 that I've been considering replacing the caps and resisters on. It went to my secondary system years ago when I went digital and needed a preamp with more inputs. I currently use a Forte 44 preamp and a Grado PH1 phono stage on my main system. Just for haha's I compared the 2 phono stages back then before making the final decision with the Hapi 2 coming in a very close second. The Hapi 2 has always had quite the reputation and now that I've upgraded my cartridge (Grado Statement Sonata1), I'm wondering if I should start with the Hapi2 upgrade or if it's even worth the bother. I'm hoping somebody else has or had a Hapi 2 and has an opinion.