I do not have first hand knowledge but have read that both phono stages sound the same. The audible difference happens when you step up to the 1000T
mcintosh c-2300 vs mcintosh c500 phono section
i have a clearaudio innovation turntable, mcintosh 402 amplifier and mcintosh c2300 preamplifier, i love the lp, the phono section in the 2300 is very good, is the phono section in the mcintosh c500 better?, is a good upgrade?