has anybody experienced this particular unit? How is the phono option? How does it compete against Ayre K-5X Evolution or Aesthetix Janus / Hovland HP-100 ?
I MEANT to say that I've compared it to other integrateds. It is an integrated amp, after all! Also, I intended to say that outboard phono preamps are generally superior to those built into integrated amps. That's been my experience, at least.
I have the Concerto, and it's an awesome piece. Cool-running, incredibly smooth, ultra-revealing, excellent bass response, etc. I've compared it to a number of other preamps, but not to the three you've mentioned. Would be an interesting comparison. BTW, I don't have the phono option, but in my experience, outboard phono pres are generally superior to those built into a preamp.
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