Anyone have or heard the Whest PS.20


Not much in the threads as yet on this new 2 box Phono pre. Ive read the reviews and it looks promising. In fact the superlatives( Fremer again) is comparing it to some lofty components. A friend and fellow audiogon member has one on order, so Ill most likely hear it myself before too long. Any comments?
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Audiolui,

I received a response from James Henriot as follows:

"The gain on your unit for MC is set at 58dB using a 100R load. This has been recently changed to 65dB as most MC users use low output MCs. Michael Fremer asked for a 72dB unit and then said it comes as standard."

I am not sure how he knows mine is 58db other than the fact he may know what units this dealer had stocked. In any case I am going to get the serial number and have it researched by James. He seems very nice to deal with.
Yes, James Henriot is nice to deal with. He and I had exchanged emails a few times. Perhaps there is cut-off date for the Whest manufactured with the 58 db setting. He also probably keeps track of when he made the last shippment to your dealer. Confirming that with the serial # is of course the best way to find out the gain setting. Hope you like the Whest like I do.
Clio09,

I would assume you will find your unit has plenty of gain for your cartridge. My Whest was one of the units from the batch sent over in early March, so I am assuming having the 58dB for MC as well. My cartridge is an Airy 3S-SB which is LO (.24mV) and it seemed to be just fine going through Kehut's Manley Stingray integrated.

Hope this offers you some solace until the unit gets there and you can verify for yourself. Please keep us posted on your thoughts and assesment.