Dear Infection, I saw your response to me, which I assume relates to my recommendation of an Atma-sphere full function preamplifier, like the MP1 or the MP3 (for much less money) or their third option, for even less money. You say you want a "dedicated PS". I am not sure what that even means in this context. All the Atma-sphere preamplifiers have dedicated PSs. The MP1 PS is a separate outboard box connected to the audio chassis by an umbilical, if that's what you mean you want. Otherwise, I think the other units are one-box types with built-in PSs.
It's interesting to me that each of us has his or her own favored products, and, by George, those products will inevitably be recommended, regardless of what the OP says he wants or needs. The Herron lovers will always come forward when the words "phono stage" are written into the OP. Great though it may be, it is not balanced. I do also agree that Jensen transformers are excellent on any level, even though they are realistically priced. And the guys who build them in SoCal are very smart.
It's interesting to me that each of us has his or her own favored products, and, by George, those products will inevitably be recommended, regardless of what the OP says he wants or needs. The Herron lovers will always come forward when the words "phono stage" are written into the OP. Great though it may be, it is not balanced. I do also agree that Jensen transformers are excellent on any level, even though they are realistically priced. And the guys who build them in SoCal are very smart.