I had a Whest in my system, and heard it in a couple of others. While I agree it is a great phonostage and worked nicely in my system, it is very system dependent, not to mention susceptible to EMI and RF. The prices on the Whest units are dropping pretty fast so cost of entry may be worth it now versus a year ago.
FWIW, there is a Cary PH-301 here on Audiogon for $900 obo that I think is a great phonostage. Unfortunately I sold mine to get the Whest (which in turn yielded to a Hagerman Trumpet). The Cary has great resale value so if you try it and don't like it you won't risk losing much.
FWIW, there is a Cary PH-301 here on Audiogon for $900 obo that I think is a great phonostage. Unfortunately I sold mine to get the Whest (which in turn yielded to a Hagerman Trumpet). The Cary has great resale value so if you try it and don't like it you won't risk losing much.