I've had the allnic 1201, allnic h3000, and herron vtph-2. In my system, I easily preferred the herron over the allnic 1201, but the allnic h3000 was my favorite. In my opinion, the herron is more comparable to the allnic h3000 than the 1201.
Allnic 1201 and Herron VTPH-2
I am seeking information on the characteristics of the Allnic 1201 and the Herron VTPH-2 phonostages . This is not a 'which one is better' type of question . I believe that both of these PS's are fine products in their own right .
What I would like to know , from those that have experience with both , is what are the differing characteristics of each unit .
I want use this information to make a decision as to which one to purchase for my VPI Prime and Ortofon 2m Black .
Thank You
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Hi all. I rarely post here, but I should clarify the frequency response
curve on the VTPH-2A with regard to bass response and output loading. From the VTPH-2A page on our website: http://www.herronaudio.com/vtph2specs.html "Frequency response: RIAA 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB at 10k Ohm output load impedance and higher. Distortion: Less than 0.03% at 2.45 volts output at 1kHz at 20k Ohm and higher output load impedance (tube selection dependent) Note: Lowest distortion and best performance occurs with output loading at or above 20k Ohms - this gives the most dynamic sound" The VTPH-2A has enough output capacitance that bass roll off is not an issue with output loading even with a 10k Ohm load. We like very deep bass here! The rumor of bass roll off got started years ago with a review where some miss-information about the VTPH-1 possible bass roll off with load was speculated but not measured in the measurements section of that review. Keith Herron |
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