Hi worldcat, firstly i am the UK Allnic representative so i hope its ok for me to pass on some info ?
I have had my demo H1201 unit since March. Its a great piece in my opinion and has been received here very positively by everyone who has had a listen. It is startlingly close the the H1500II so extremely good value for money and a very big jump up from the old 1200. I would say definitely try one if you are looking for a phono. In my experience it will compete with units costing far more. Like all the allnic phono preamps its a very natural sound with great air, texture, soundstaging and resolution. Very musical and very much a whole coherent and even sound. It also looks really nice with great build quality and subjective 'feel'. Hope some of that helps you.