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

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.
dgarretson Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,394 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.