We have phono stages ranging from $1500 all the way up to 21k for the Gryphon Legato. In the price range you are talking about, nothing is like the Zanden 120. The RIAA curves are unique and it is a true balanced design. In comparison with its bigger brother, the 120 a solid state unit but has that same signature Zanden sound that is unmistakable.
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/zanden-audio-systems-120-phonostage/
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http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/zanden-audio-systems-120-phonostage/
Dealer disclosure
Kyomi Audio