Hmmm, here is a question for you then, are you going to keep both lol?
I already returned the RNHP. I got a deal on the Phonitor, and I only want one amp. So if I’m going to go for One Amp to Rule Them All, I choose the most versatile. Also, the Phonitor knocks my socks off, but in a different, less warm and fuzzy way. But I’m reaching for these descriptions. They are both neutral, very resolving amps.
While I’m using pic art to describe my impressions, the Phonitor gives me this in a way that the RNHP doesn’t:
But I actually already miss the RNHP, though. Maybe I’ll re-buy it if I feel the same way this time next month. Haha.
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That was my main reason for getting the Phonitor in the first place… to have something nice like the RNHP, but with more power and versatility. I was definitely surprised when I heard the differences, though. You definitely lose “something” when moving to the Phonitor’s very clean and lean sound, but then that’s sort of why I’m looking at the ARES as a way to hopefully be able to recover some of that flavor, without losing out on that detail retrieval.
Sort of feeling like I was starting to get what I was wanting through the Rega Turntable, though definitely feel like a phono stage or cartridge upgrade will be happening sooner, rather than later, to give it a bit more of a boost in the dynamics.
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@Andrew_Davis This is one of the best descriptions I’ve had the pleasure of reading!
I completely understand what you’re inferring with the pictures.
Well done, sir.
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Oh, thank you!! I was trying to find a way to fit the Tombstone Wyatt Erp and have a Val Kilmer trifecta, but I couldn’t. 
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I know others with the Phonitor that have tried the RNHP (Fidelice, higher gain version), and they really like the Neve in the same hard to articulate way that’s been shared here.
Some are even keeping the RNHP, which says a lot because they have other much more expensive gear.
It’s a special little amp.
Same with me lol, I really like that amp. I may have suggested earlier that I was going to replace the rnhp with the MZ3 for studio, but that didn’t happen. I think my final product came out better with the rnhp for multiple tasks multiple times. Not the most scientific test but man the rnhp is great lol
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I thought it funny that you said that. I knew you’d keep it!
Especially after all of the conversations we’ve had about it.
Damn it neve just release a better rnhp lol (not counting the overpriced one)
What…?! 
The re-cased rnhp that goes for 1k
You’re talking about the Fidelice?
Yes, It was confirmed to me by their U.S. distributor. I don’t remember exactly all the changes internally, but my brain distilled it to higher gain.
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Gotcha, so you got to hear one? What were the differences? I would buy the field lice (aka Fidelice) dac but I don’t need the dac lol, I just want a better amp from him
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I didn’t actually. No time. 
I’ll add that without having heard the newer Fidelice RNHP, I wouldn’t buy it if you have the older ‘Pro’ version.
For a buyer that doesn’t have one, than if you can afford it, why not. Higher gain and a nicer chassis are pluses.
https://hifireference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Fidelice-Precision-Headphone-Amp-1024x819.jpg
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Well, I mean at that price point unless you need neve sound…
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What’s the thing with the gain levels?
The websites show the output the same. Also the input gains look identical as well.
As measured with typical headphones, Z=44 Ω: 3.617 VAC RMS @1kHz = 300mW RMS
16 Ω typical Load: 1.933 VAC RMS @1kHz = 230mW RMS
150 Ω typical Load: 5.108 VAC RMS @1kHz = 175mW RMS
Output Power:
As measured with typical headphones, Z=44 Ω: 3.617 VAC RMS @1kHz = 300mW RMS
16 Ω typical Load: 1.933 VAC RMS @1kHz = 230mW RMS
150 Ω typical Load: 5.108 VAC RMS @1kHz = 175mW RMS
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Something to do with the internals. They swapped out a few things, nothing too major.
Looking pretty sweet 
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