I've owned the Monolithic Ps-1/Hc-1 in the past and own the Clearaudio Basic Plus now - never had the chance to do a side by side but my two table/arm/cart combos have stayed the same throughout - Technics SL1210 mk5/Shure V15 III and Linn LP12/Akito2/Ortofon 2M Black.
Long story short - the Basic Plus is a better pre; more of everything and definitely quieter.
I have yet to try a MC so can't comment there.
Hope that helps.
Long story short - the Basic Plus is a better pre; more of everything and definitely quieter.
I have yet to try a MC so can't comment there.
Hope that helps.