best phono stage under 10k

Hi Ralph. I’ve had my MP 1 in a few times for updates. Last time was about 4-5 years ago. One day maybe I’ll be lucky enough to own a mk 3. The only preamp right now that I think I would trade mine for. 

Jeff Rowland Cadence with Battery PS

So who bought that Aurorasound VIDA from ebay this week for about $2135 ?? :))

it’s crazy that even for $4000 this knob with optional loading is NOT included and it looks like this.

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I like what I am reading about Lejonklou Slipsik 7.1

I've had my steelhead for about 12 years.  It's an amazing product.  I've never had a desire to try anything else.  It destroyed the BAT, Sim, audio research units of the day I tried and cast off for the manley.  BTW, it sounds a lot better as a phone pre only, ie running into a preamp.  It also sounds best running my Benz ebony LP-S into the MM input.