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Phono preamp comparison: Herron vs. K&K

For those of you who listened to them side by side: how do you compare the sound of the Herron VTPH-1MC to the K&K Maxxed-out Standard and to the K&K Maxxed-out Premium ?

The sound of a phono preamp is very dependant, among other things, on the cartridge used, but anyway I am supposing you listened to them in good to very good situations. I use a Shelter 501 MKII.

By the way, they are both hard to find in the used market, but I have seen some Herrons, and not a single Maxxed. Can we conclude anything of that ?
tabaregg
tabaregg OP
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Robert

Thanks for the advise. I will have the Delos in my short list.

Have you heard the Herron and the K&Ks ? What would be the sonic differences between them, and in particular between the Standard and Premium Maxxed's ?

Regards, Tabare
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czbbcl
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I know that this doesn't directly answer your question. But I have a VTPH-2 and it is extremely detailed and acurate. A simply stunning phono stage.

Chuck
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stanwal
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I would conclude either A, They haven't sold any
or B. No one wants to give theirs up.
tabaregg OP
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I am asking for opinions because I cant compare directly the different units (I am in South America) so I have to rely on fellow audiophiles and reviews.

Of what I read I am confident that these 3 options (and also some others in the same price range) wont be far from right, but still I would like to narrow it down.

I am sure the VTPH-2 is a great unit, but out of my price range.

Stanwal: I think it is probably B because I have seen that a lot of fellow audiogoners have theirs and that all seem very happy and proud.
T.
maineiac
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I am listening to a K&K maxxed out with all of the latest
upgrades (not sure if that makes it a premium or not), and I
can assure you it is staying right here in my system. Kevin
Carter at K&K is great to deal with too. I have not heard the
Herron units.
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