I am confused by Michael Fremer's review of the Liberty Audio B2B-1 phono preamp. He enthuses that it is like a mini Boulder 1008 and a tremendous value. Side by side against the Soundsmith MCP2, he says it can't compare. Yet, in the Recommended Components, the Soundsmith is given a B class rating, while the supposedly far superior Liberty Audio unit gets a C class rating. Perhaps there is an error in Stereophile's listing or did I miss something in the review? I was considering a purchase of the Liberty Audio unit to replace my Musical Fidelity X-LPSv3 (used with a VPI Scout and Shelter 501 MKII cartridge), but have decided to hold off pending some commentary on this seeming discrepency. Thanks in advance for your comments. JCR
I am confused by Michael Fremer's review of the Liberty Audio B2B-1 phono preamp. He enthuses that it is like a mini Boulder 1008 and a tremendous value. Side by side against the Soundsmith MCP2, he says it can't compare. Yet, in the Recommended Components, the Soundsmith is given a B class rating, while the supposedly far superior Liberty Audio unit gets a C class rating. Perhaps there is an error in Stereophile's listing or did I miss something in the review? I was considering a purchase of the Liberty Audio unit to replace my Musical Fidelity X-LPSv3 (used with a VPI Scout and Shelter 501 MKII cartridge), but have decided to hold off pending some commentary on this seeming discrepency. Thanks in advance for your comments. JCR