Help with Phono preamp suggestions!


An Audiophile friend has recommended a Whest Phonostage 2.0 as an upgrade from my Musical Surroundings Nova Phonomena. Opinions, comments?
Other components:
Pass XA-25
Linear Tube Audio MZ2 pre
Linn Sondek LP12
Hana SLĀ 
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If you like the tone of your Musical Surroundings Nova Phonomena, consider getting anotherĀ one if you want to experience serious affordable gains. Running these dual mono is rather stunning! Suggest matching models with identical power supplies as different versions may be available.
I owned a Vida as well....a bit more "vanilla" when compared to a Whest 30 RDT SE for example. The Vida does not have loading options either- only High and Low.

Additional rotary knob for different loading is optional, anyone can add for extra money. It will give you 12, 47, 120, 240, 470 and 1k Ohm. Buyer can also ask for different configuration of the inputs (such as 2 MC instead of MM and MC).

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Designer commented that optional loading is not necessary for this phono stage, it means just high- and low- is enough for most of the cartridges.