Also keep in mind that current driven phono stages really work best with LOMC cartridges that have very low internal impedance, for example, less than 10 ohms is ideal. This is not to say that those stages won’t work and sound good with LOMC cartridges that have higher internal impedances. It’s just that the match is more idiosyncratic. Sometimes good, sometimes not so good. I also agree with the idea that current driven phono stages are no panacea for every problem. They can be good and bad, just like voltage driven phono stages.
Transimpedance phono stage
I need a new phono stage to go with my Gryphon Diablo 300. At first, I was going to buy the phono card for it, but then I got to thinking that an external phono stage will give me a bit more flexibility.
I'm really intrigued by the current mode/transimpendance phono stages, I only use MC, so the limitations are not something that concerns me.
Any one has any experience with Sutherland TZ Vibe? Seems to be a good one to start with (not as expensive as the Loco...)