I would call Keith Herron and see if he has any demo units of the VTPH-2. It does exactly what you want and does it better than the Chinook which I also auditioned. It is in your budget. It is a fine piece of equipment which more than fit in a relatively more expensive system than the Herron (Magico, Esoteric, Basis etc). It stands in my opinion with units costing much more.
Phono preamp: Sutherland 20/20 or Manley Chinook?
Hi guys -
I'm looking to upgrade my Lehmann Black Cube twin phono preamp to either of the above (also open to other suggestions).
System is Michell Gyro/SME 309/Benz Micro Glider SL (low output MC); EAD Pre/Pro; Bryston 9BST power amp and Dali Euphonia MS-4.
I want a warm sound and very musical presentation that pulls you in and doesn't fatigue - hence these two on the shortlist. I am not after the nth degree of detail or insight but would like kindness and tolerance of surface noise for some of my less than perfect recordings.
Max budget is $2500; used is ok too provided I could find a 240v version of the Chinook.
Has anyone compared these two phono preamps? What did you go with?
All suggestions gratefully recieved!
I'm looking to upgrade my Lehmann Black Cube twin phono preamp to either of the above (also open to other suggestions).
System is Michell Gyro/SME 309/Benz Micro Glider SL (low output MC); EAD Pre/Pro; Bryston 9BST power amp and Dali Euphonia MS-4.
I want a warm sound and very musical presentation that pulls you in and doesn't fatigue - hence these two on the shortlist. I am not after the nth degree of detail or insight but would like kindness and tolerance of surface noise for some of my less than perfect recordings.
Max budget is $2500; used is ok too provided I could find a 240v version of the Chinook.
Has anyone compared these two phono preamps? What did you go with?
All suggestions gratefully recieved!