Hi E; I noticed you have the PH1. I built the AE3 pre-amp and have done some mods. Hexfreds, Auricaps and I installed the switch from the high end cary pre-amp. I am interested in your assesment of the sound of the phono stage. I use a Seduction now but I found the AE3 to be a better sounding unit than the modded foreplay. I am wondering if that is true of the phono stage. Any opinions are appreciated, thanks J.R. What cartridge do you use If I may ask and does it use standard 47k loading?