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Recommendations for a Phono Preamp

Can anyone recommend a suitable phono preamp for the following set up:

Miyajima Zero mono, output 0.4mV
Miyajima ETR-Mono SUT which I set at Input coil 120 Ohm inpedence, Output coil 3000Ohn Impedence, for a gain of 28.7db
Pass XP20 Line Stage Preamp.

I would appreciate suggestions for phono preamp between the Miyajima SUT and the Pass preamp (with maybe ~ 42dB plus gain?). It's primary characteristic should be wide soundstage, holgraphic (yes! if you doubt that with mono you have never heard the Zero), I like lots of air and space between the performers in the sounddtage.

Any suggestions?
ifanpayne
technick
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What is your budget? If it’s kind of mid level, I love my EAR 834p. Take into consideration the one with the attenuator / volume knob. I like it so much that I scratch built one with upgraded components and more options like adjustable resistance and capacitance, etc., etc.

K&K audio have some very interesting phono stages that are worth checking out too. 
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cakyol
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Schiit Mani
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audioguy85
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Musical fidelity lx lps. Comes with loading plugs and sounds way above its price point. The pro-ject tube box ds2 is also nice with front panel mounted loading adjustments. 
ifanpayne OP
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Thank you all for your suggestions. Thinking of my particular set up, does anyone have a Miyajima ETR-Mono SUT and if so what phono preamp do they pair it with? Or does anyone have experience of how any of the suggested units would pair with the Miyajima? How would the sonics and sound stage be effected?
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mijostyn
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I would worry more about how it matches your preamp. As long as the unit has adjustable loading it can be made to match the Miyajima. I would get a Pass XP 15.
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