You'd have to get the Allnic H3000 at least, in order to get that feature in an Allnic phono stage, unless the H1201 can do it. (I'm not sure.) The H3000 is around $12,000 new, or about $7,000 used. So far as I know, the Herron only accommodates the output of one cartridge at a time, so that ought to let it out of your consideration. I know nothing about the Tavish. Never heard of it. For a phono stage that CAN accommodate multiple tonearms (in addition to the H3000), you might consider the Manley Steelhead, which you can buy for about $4,000 or less, used. However, with all due respect, at those price points, you may want to consider how they match your downstream components.
Allnic, Herron or Tavish choice?
I have a dilemma on which would suit me best. All of them are not cheap dates :O, but all are about the same ballpark pricewise -/+. I run 2 tables, Technics SP-15's side-by-side. The rest of my system is a Krell PAM3 preamp, Krell KSA 10 and Acoustat model 3 electrostats. One table has a .3mv AT33PTGII (MC) and the other, I use a bunch of different MM coils in the 3.5-5 mv range. I want to be able to simply switch between tables without changing things.I prefer via the front of the preamp. What do you think is the best choice of those 3 in the title? Oh, other phono preamps are welcome to throw into the mix as well.
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