I do have an spl, but I am not looking for scientific proof. In this case, my ears tell me there's a big difference in the sound with the BHK. There's also a difference with the Herron, but it's not as much and it is in reverse. My concern is the BHK vinyl sound is a bit hollow when compared to the Herron at all volume levels.
Since I'm using XLR cables with the DSD and RCA cables with the Herron, I expected there to be a difference. I believe with XLR it is +6db. I don't expect them to match when I switch inputs. I do want a fuller more robust BHK vinyl sound.
I'm not having buyer's remorse. Overall, I like the BHK for many reasons. I'm 72. As I get older, I stream more than I play vinyl. But, when do, I want that Herron sound. I've got some tinkering to do with Herron loading plugs to see if that improves things.
Since I'm using XLR cables with the DSD and RCA cables with the Herron, I expected there to be a difference. I believe with XLR it is +6db. I don't expect them to match when I switch inputs. I do want a fuller more robust BHK vinyl sound.
I'm not having buyer's remorse. Overall, I like the BHK for many reasons. I'm 72. As I get older, I stream more than I play vinyl. But, when do, I want that Herron sound. I've got some tinkering to do with Herron loading plugs to see if that improves things.