Upgrading to an external Phonostages for my system

So I made a decision and picked a Herron VTPH-1 mm. I took your advice bpoletti and found one at a great price. I was considering the Manely Chinook, Allnic -1201, and the sunderland 20-20 but for the money I think I made the right choice. Lot's of anticipation here!

I'll let you know how it sounds once I get it into my system.

Thanks to all of you for your insightful suggestions and advice.  

Audiogon forum is only as good as those that participate and you guys represent extremely well. 

Thanks

Great choice!  Please keep us posted on how it sounds when you get it all set up.  Enjoy!

Update

I've had the Herron VTPH-1mm in my system for about a month and a half. The improvement of the overall sound over the Harman Kardon on board phono stage was immediate and dramatic. (Not that the HK phono stage was bad.)

I'm very happy with this purchase… the cost to sound improvement value ratio is excellent.

Now onto the next step in my search for music listening nirvana. 

Thanks for the update. Someone said tube phono preamps are not quiet. I have to respectfully disagree as long as it is well designed and the tubes are not faulty.

Glad you're happy with the VTPH-1.  It is a fine piece of equipment.  Before I got my VTPH-2, I had many hours of pure listening enjoyment with the VTPH-1.