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

elizabeth Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,726 posts 07-17-2010 at 02:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Rwwear is correct, Audio Research PH-2 is 48dB gain, resistor change IS by solder resistors inside case. No capacitance adjustments. And agree the sound is clear and clean. (not as good as my Bryston 1.5, but close)
nic10 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 22 posts 07-17-2010 at 03:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for your answers! Best regards.
dgarretson Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,394 posts 07-17-2010 at 04:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The PH-2 is a keeper, contingent upon replacement of mediocre stock MIT/Multicap PPMFX coupling caps. I have not heard Rhea, but subject to its limitation of 48db gain, a well-modded PH-2 is competitive with other top fully balanced units such as Atma MP-1 and BAT VK-10.
stevecham Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,298 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 2,692 posts 07-18-2010 at 12:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think Dgarretson meant the AR Steve.