Phono Stage Selection - PH-16 or Hagerman Cornet3
Yes, yet another phono stage thread.
I'm working with the following constraints and could use input:
- tubes - my rig is all SS and has shown to benefit from a tube stage (borrowing one now).
- Sub $700
- maximize performance
- I build Marshall tube amps so kits make sense to help meet the above bullet
Assumption
- these two kits outperform "big box" equivalents
http://www.haglabs.com/collections/phono-preamps/products/cornet3
http://www.tubes4hifi.com/PH16.htm
Any testimonials?
Would like to see the thread stay on point unless there's a serious winner I've missed.
I'm aware that Musical Fidelity is making a stellar SS stage for the same price, etc.