Audio Research PH2 or Aesthetix Rhea?

Hi,
what is the better phono between Audio Research PH2 and Aesthetix Rhea?

Thank you so much.

nic1007-17-2010 8:24am

stevecham Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,340 posts 07-18-2010 at 03:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Rhea is not limited to 48dB gain!
rwwear Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,854 posts 07-18-2010 at 12:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think Dgarretson meant the AR Steve.
dgarretson Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,594 posts 07-18-2010 at 12:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes. I use ARC PH-2 for MM and MOMC only, and have never tried it with a SUT as would be necessary for LOMC.
martykl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,578 posts 07-18-2010 at 08:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In addition to the additional gain and loading flexibility, the Rhea has three inputs (individually configurable) and 2 main outs - SE out and BAL out. I use 2 tables and run the SE out into my Joule pre and the BAL out to my LS-25. Different amp/speakers follow each pre (effectively 2 systems with common sources in the same cabinet), and each system can detect either of the 2 'tables, switched via remote by the Rhea. For me, this is really useful. To my knowledge, there's really very little out there with as much flexibility as the Rhea. OTOH, its sonic "flavor" will fit better in some systems and the ARC's will in others. Marty