Well,
I just purchased a new Perreaux Audiant VP3 and it is absolutely fantastic. I think a lot of people looking for a new phono preamp should research this unit. I just got mine last week Friday and I and very happy. It did not replace anything as I decided to keep my old unit. As for the sound of the VP3, I rather wait a few weeks while it will be left on before writing what it sounds like. As for now, right out of the box, it is just excellent.