What is the Phono stage you have finished with?

Went from a Phd Sutherland to a Nagra VPS. Cleaner highs and better bass definition and more of it. The tube only output which I tried/discovered last week is the best that I have heard. For rock you can always switch to the SS output. I don't really need to switch cart loading etc. so don't really miss the absence of a remote .Highly recommended that you give this a listen and then let your ears decide.
Best of luck.

I have the ZYX Artisan, and I like it enough (despite it being the only SS gain component in an otherwise tube gain chain) that it is in no danger of getting 'upgraded' any time soon.

Heed Audio Quasar. Man does this one fly under the radar. It's wonderful.

I also use a ASR Basis Exc. and I have no idea where it went?! It was in my rack...now its gone. It appears ONLY after I turn the music off. The only other Phono pre that I like equally as much (just for its unique sound) is the JLTI (Vacuum State).

Good luck.

Spiro

I have a zyx artisan coupled with a universe
great sounding

only pre I'd consider upgrading to is the doshi
mega buck there