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Upgrading to an external Phonostages for my system

Here is my system...

Harman Karman HK990
VPI Scout turntable with a JMW-9 memorial arm and an Ortofon 2m bronze cartridge (mm)
Revels F52’s
SVS PB-NSD subwoofer.

Not schooled on these components at all but I’m in the process of researching them. I know it’s important to match the tone arm, and cart to it. What about the connects?

Someone has suggested a used JD9mk11, another suggested a used Ear834P.

Any suggestions?

Thank you for your input.

meambler
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yogiboy
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Add this to your list!
http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/88039/Croft_Acoustics-Croft_RIAA_Phono_Preamp-Phono_Pre_Amps
ekimg
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You can get a Manley Chinook used for under $1500. Highly recommend this phono stage.....tons of loading options and of course some tube rolling. Good luck. 
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yogiboy
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New listing here!
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/phono-croft-acoustic-riaa-phono-stage-preamplifier-6879-2016-02-20...
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infection
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bpoletti
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(I'm posting, therefore, this comment must be about the Herron Audio phono stages.) 

I personally own and have heard NOTHING better at any price than the Herron VTPH-2.  To my ears, it is not bettered by any phono stage, though I admit I have not heard the Allnic.  Nor have I heard the latest ARC reference phono stage.  Previous ARCs I've heard didn't beat the VTPH-2.

As a second choice, the Herron Audio VTPH-1.  They are available on the used market at a steal based on their performance. 

A call to Keith Herron might uncover a bargain.  He sometimes takes VTPH-1s in trade.  Getting a used VTPH-1 that has been refurbed and upgraded by Keith Herron is probably the best deal on the market today. 
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