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Looking for phono preamp suggestions

My system 
sme 30/2 with Dynavector 17dx catridge, cardas clear beyond phono cable with xlr termination ,
ayre kx-r twenty preamp ,
ayre mc-r twenty monoblocks 
kef blade speakers 
cardas clear cables for rest of system .
cureently using ayre p-5 Phonostage .
asking for recommendations for upgrading the phono stage .
requirements xlr inputs and outputs.
looking for more depth and separation in sound stage and more sweetness / magic/ romance 
Thanks in advance .

newtoncr
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gestalt
190 posts
 
You may want to consider van den Hul’s The Grail SB phono preamplifier. It’s fully balanced, battery powered, has current-mode inputs and sounds lovely.

A professional review.
A youtube review of the entry level model.

Cheers,
Colin

van den Hul dealer
615-838-7178
https://gestalt.audio
edwyun
244 posts
 
Zesto Andros Deluxe or Andros Tessera.
Jeff Rowland Conductor.

tablejockey
3,981 posts
 
There is a tube and SS camp among the members

If you REALLY want to get tube freaky-
NVO SPA II. It was an Agon darling awhile back. 
https://nvoaudio.blogspot.com/search/label/SPA-II%20Tube%20Phono%20pre-amp

https://positive-feedback.com/Issue57/nvo.htm

Rarely listed used. 
tooblue
1,964 posts
 
Get your self in front of the price appropriate, for you, Allnic and enjoy the music
edwyun
244 posts
 
@tooblue - is there Allnic phono stage with XLR inputs?  I am not aware of any.  Thx
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