Musical Surroundings nova III and Parasound JC3 jr. Auditioned both before really streching my budget and getting the Herron VTPH-2A. I would have been happy with either, but much happier with the Herron.
The Nova is quite good, super quiet and hyper linear. The mentioned Manley and Gold Note are great. The Gold Note makes loading and EQ changes dope simple. Stretch and find a Herron IF you can.Also IF you don't need a ton of gain, a Croft RIAA is a fantastic tube unit from the UK. A sleeper SS unit is the Chord....also easy top/front panel changes...
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