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better phono stage

current system has 1000i electrostatic speakers nordost frey speaker wire and solid silver interconnects and power cables. have a ref 3 preamp and old nakamichi pa7 amp nelson pass design with a nova phonomena preamp. entertaining thoughts of a better phono stage any suggestions greatly appreciated. my source is a vpi classic
with shelter 7000.
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What's wrong with a Ref 3?

Maybe you could explain a bit more about why you're unhappy.
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Happy with the ref 3 not happy with the nova phono preamp.
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What price range?
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My budget is $3000.
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I got my Basis Exclusive used for about this amount; a really good phono stage with battery power and two separate phono circuits. I would also look for a used Audia Flight; I have their linestage and it is very good.
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