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Phono Amp for new Rega Planar 10 with Apheta 3

I am looking for a phono stage that let my Rega Planar 10 with Apheta 3 discover its full potential. What are your thoughts driven by experience? I tried new Chord Huey ($1495) but I have a feeling its an underperformer considering Rega's $7k price tag. Similar situation with Rega Aria - will it be enough? Any Aria users out there? 
The Rega's top of the line Aura is severely overpriced in US and honestly I am not sure I fully justify spending that much on a phono stage.
Any recommendations greatly appreciated! 
arturgorniak
xiekitchen
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Also anyone with the new Planar 10 have an opinion replacing the felt mat??
I am perplexed with all the choices. I had good (I think) experience with the old ringmat but...
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slaw
21,967 posts
 
Don't own the Planar10, however I believe MyMat would work great for you.
bobheinatz
725 posts
 
Check out Fern & Roby phono stage.  About $2k, very flexible.
arturgorniak OP
80 posts
 
So I am back to the game - P10 with Apheta 3 is arriving Tuesday and I need the phono that will fully show the deck and cart potential. Perhaps Aura or Luxman EQ500? What about Sutherland Duo or Little Loco?
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gestalt
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You may be interested in others' impressions of phono stages for the P10/Apheta3 combo here: https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/loading-for-rega-apheta-3.957864/
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