I have just auditioned a Tom Evans 'Groove' against the Whest 2.0. The outcome was a resounding disection of 'the groove' by the Whest. whilst the groove had super fast impact and simplistic wow factor, it still made the sound come out of both speakers seperately unless I turned the wick up, also it was a bit restless. Perhaps the easiest description would be that before one note ended another seemed to start. The whest was equally quick, but the bass was tighter and more tuneful, images hung mid air and in 3d. Most importantly it compelled me to play and pull out one record after another - remarkable. I'd say the Groove is a bit like a stripper who walks on stage naked and immediately proceeds to rub her breasts in your face, the whest is a dance of the seven veils that takes you on a journey but with more style and subtlety.
Anyone have or heard the Whest PS.20
Not much in the threads as yet on this new 2 box Phono pre. Ive read the reviews and it looks promising. In fact the superlatives( Fremer again) is comparing it to some lofty components. A friend and fellow audiogon member has one on order, so Ill most likely hear it myself before too long. Any comments?