I am a fan of Audio Note and their gear. I had the older M3 without the Galahad power supply. I sold it as it was ... Do not buy the AN pre amp/phono without the Galahad.
I had the Herron and it was quiet and was well worth the money spent. Very nice indeed.
Had the EAR 324 and now we are talking. tha EAR gear will not disappoint. This is what I would buy (868P).
What E speakers do you have and what stands? If yu have the AN stands then get rid of them and buy the Sistrum stands and get ready to be very angry that you had your E's on the AN stands. I know my AN J/SPe's sound better than the much higher models because of the Sistrum stands. A secret of the trade for you.
I had the Herron and it was quiet and was well worth the money spent. Very nice indeed.
Had the EAR 324 and now we are talking. tha EAR gear will not disappoint. This is what I would buy (868P).
What E speakers do you have and what stands? If yu have the AN stands then get rid of them and buy the Sistrum stands and get ready to be very angry that you had your E's on the AN stands. I know my AN J/SPe's sound better than the much higher models because of the Sistrum stands. A secret of the trade for you.