What is the Phono stage you have finished with?

I have a zyx artisan coupled with a universe
great sounding

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

I was using the onboard phono stage on my Rotel RC-1082 preamp - was pleased with the performance until I TRIED a Graham Slee Era Gold Mk V. Made a sonic difference for the better. I had been researching the pluses of a seperate phono stage because I was curious what i was missing out on. My dealer (Sound World in Houston) was kind enough to allow me to demo the unit in my home. I have expereince better bass response, better soundstage and more air plus in is blacker between notes. Will be a good upgrade.

K&K for now, it beat out the ear 834 and jlti. Though all 3 of them are excellent at their respective price points.

After 5 years of enjoying the EAR 834p, I recently upgraded to an Aesthetix Rhea and after one week thi shas turned out to be a logical and wise upgrade. Overall the results are a more refined, extended and dynamic presentation. Also the channel separation is greater and this makes for a wider and deeper field. The Rhea gets my vote as a logcal upgrade choice for EAR 834p owners.

My 4 chassis Alaap is not going anywhere!