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Bottlehead Seduction Vs Audio Research PH3?

I have owned an audio research PH3 before and really loved it. I changed to a phono stage that was built into my preamp. After just changing to a preamp that no longer has a phono stage, I am once again looking for one. My question is, how good are the bottlehead phonostages? Roughly what retail values does the seduction compete with? Would it be up to the PH3 level? I do know that gain is different, but I will be using MM cartridges so this is not a concern of mine. I wouldn't mind comparisons of only the sound characteristics since I do know the tech specs of each. Thanks!
macd
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thorman
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Go to the Bottlehead forum..You should be able to get all your answers there.........
I have owned the Ph-3 and was not very impressed..The Bottlehead Seduction has quite a large following and is said to sound way above its pricerange.I am only guessing but I would hazzard to guess that the little Bottlehead would outdue ( or Equal ) the PH-3.. Considering Investment for each piece,I would go for the Seduction..
macd OP
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Was there something in particular you did not like about the PH3? What cartridge did you use with it if you dont mind me asking?
thorman
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Macd : Its been a long time for me with the PH-3..I do not even remember the cartridge I was using ( possibly an Audio Technica ) ..I found that it was just unrevealing and kinda boring to be honest..I sold it and went to the Eastern Electric Minimax ( $1500 new ) and found it to be quite a bit better than the PH-3..More alive and more open...
I am currently using a JLTI Phono and can say for the money it is the best of the 3 Phono's mentioned...Not sure if that helps,but that all I can tell you....
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