Cary phono preamp - any experience?

About 4-5 weeks ago I was searching for a tubed phono stage and found a used Cary PH-301. It was listed as MM only, but one thing lead to anther and it ended up in nmy system. I wanted a pre that would handle both MM and MC carts, I have a Benz Glider HO, so this unit worked with that. But I wanted it to be future proof. I was so impressed with this unit, that I went full bore and ordered a brand new PH-302. It is just about broken in and it sounds wonderful. I am not disappointed with this purchase at all. Although I do think that I would have been happy with a used PH-301 MM/MC. I did see one listed here on A'Gon last week. But like I said I am very happy with my new PH-302 and I don't think that this will ever be the weak link in my system.

Have owned the PH-302 for the past few months. Am using it with an AT OC9ML/II cartridge. Am very pleased with the sound. Also great build quality.
The gain for MM and MC is fixed, but you won't have a problem with the Shure. However, if you ever switch to a MC cartridge, be sure that it's sensitivity is not below .4 mv as the fixed gain for MC is 54db.
Hope this helps.

Thank you for your very informative responses. I recently found a PH301 on Audiogon, and negotiated its purchase, but I am unable to buy this item as the seller does not wish to ship to Canada. Please let me know should you fnd Cary PH301 for sale, just in case I have missed the listing.

Regards,

eLeakist