Phono stages Whest Two.2 vs. Primare R35

Both of these look to be quality stages. Interested in opinions on these with an Ortofon Cadenza Black.

bajaed10-23-2021 3:47am

bajaed OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 264 posts 11-02-2021 at 07:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My dealer sells a lot of Primare and will likely be getting an R35 I could audition. They can get Whest but have not had one in before.
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,450 posts 11-03-2021 at 04:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you get the Primare, come back and tell us what you think of it. That way, you add to the body of knowledge.
pwhinson Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 158 posts 11-05-2021 at 03:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ever thought of considering something like a Manley Chinook? Incredible phono stage.
bajaed OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 264 posts 11-05-2021 at 06:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It is. Just worried that 65 db might not be quite enough gain for the 0.33 mv Cadenza Black. It might be but if not, no where to go.