Stand out phono stages


This topic has been started before by others and myself as well, maybe too many times, but it is worth revisiting since the source is so very important!
So far I have had the pleasure to enjoy two worthy phono stages: the EAR 834p and the JLTI.
I have to admit they are spectacular. Obviously the record and all the equipment downstream play a role in the sound heard. In some cases I prefer the JLTI and in other cases the EAR. But neither out do the other dramatically.
What phono preamps outshine others by a big margin, those that can be considered the last phono preamp ever needed.
pedrillo
I have 45 hours on my new ARC PH-8. This is a must audition piece if you're considering a phono in this price range. Fantastic!
Ebm

Did you just get one. I am thinking of adding the Tron Seven Ultimate as second phono to go with my Syren.
Threshold Fet-10PC and maybe the Precision Fidelity C/7A Revised; Boulder Phono