I've never seen a review nor heard one. I'm primarily interested in the PH 301. It has recently been upgraded with a fully regulated power suply and step up transformers in the MC stage. The price has doubled as well.
I've heard about the Aesthetix but was looking for something cheaper and was curious about the newer PH 301 which retails for $3500. I'd love it Aesthetix and some of these other companies like Manley would do a cheaper version of their flagships minus the bells and whistles. For instance I'm not intrerested in balanced or switchable loading on the fly.
I can't afford the Aesthetix IO phono stage either, but man, I would love to have one. Maybe if I win the Lottery.... If you can find the very rare Counterpoint SA-9 Phono Stage, that could be a great alternative. Very few around. You might get it for about $3500. The problem is finding it. It is legendary.
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