Valve phono stage

I’m considering switching to valves for my phono stage... can any of you guys recommend any with balanced outs for around $3800?

Current phono stage is Whest PS.30RDT.

I’m currently using a Roksan Xerxes 20Plus with Origin Live Encounter arm & upgraded Lyra Skala.

Or would I reap great rewards from an arm upgrade...?

Thanks

infection06-28-2018 3:05pm

atmasphere Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11,977 posts 06-28-2018 at 04:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Do you want balanced inputs as well? Phono cartridges are a balanced source...
infection OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 809 posts 06-28-2018 at 07:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not considered that... would you say I should?
yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,780 posts 06-28-2018 at 08:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think you are lookin’ for a needle in a hay stack. You be best off getting a tube phono with unbalanced connections !
bpoletti Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,556 posts 06-28-2018 at 08:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The issue is balanced outputs. There are some spectacular performing phono stages that are single ended. My personal experienced opinion is that the Herron Audio VTPH-2a cannot be bettered at any price, but it has only single-ended outputs. It fits your price target. It fits your desire to use tubes. It works very nicely with Lyra carts. It is very flexible. It comes with Keith Herron's unmatched customer service. But you need balanced outputs.