EAR 834P is a safe bet. Love mine with various NOS MMs I play.
Nova Phonomena ( I have a Supernova which is much and much the same in sound) is a bit more neutral and less euphonic, had various loading and gain option but I still prefer the EAR for MM or Allnic H1500SE for LOMC in general.
I also had the stock GCPH in the past and it's a well built unit but mediocre sound at best. Wonder what the reviewers were on.
Where as I think Ray Samuel Nighthawk F117 is much better for less money. This thing is very, very good for the money.
Nova Phonomena ( I have a Supernova which is much and much the same in sound) is a bit more neutral and less euphonic, had various loading and gain option but I still prefer the EAR for MM or Allnic H1500SE for LOMC in general.
I also had the stock GCPH in the past and it's a well built unit but mediocre sound at best. Wonder what the reviewers were on.
Where as I think Ray Samuel Nighthawk F117 is much better for less money. This thing is very, very good for the money.