This is a funny hobby. I had both the GCPH and the P75, although it was a MK3 and there wasn't even a question about which was better. The P75 just killed the GCPH. Better tonality, better sound stage and a much more relaxed sound, exactly the opposite of the OPs experience. This was both with the DV20XL and a nuded Denon DL103. By the way, I also preferred the P75 Mk3 to the Hagerman Cornet 2 (with step up) and the EAR 834P. I ended up with Herron, which is definitely better but cost $1800 used. If you ever get a chance to pick up an old PS Audio PSIII phono stage, grab one. I found it to be better than the GCPH in my system. I ended up keeping the PSIII as my backup.
Dynavector P75 Mk ii
I'm currently comparing the Dynavector P75 Mk II against my PS Audio GCPH. While the P75 is "quieter", I'm getting a feel that it has just a bit more of an edgy sound than the GCPH. Dynamics and detail are a tad better on the P75, but at the cost of making the sound a bit less "comfortable". I keep going back to the GCPH. My turntable is a VPI Classic 1, with Dynavector 20X2L, running the P75 in phono enhancer mode.
Has anyone else noticed this about the sound signature of the P75?
Has anyone else noticed this about the sound signature of the P75?