“Classic” phono stages 2007-20013?


Hay gang, curious... what were some of the best/Classic of the “older tech” phonostages? Could be even earlier, just exploring that era of components!
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Regarding the EAR, it would appear it does not have capacitance adjustments. Is using it a bit of a crap shoot with MC carts? Or is there some magic in the EAR that makes this a non issue?
I have been using the 834p signature with volume control on the m/m output and Partridge sut all connected to a DVX20 low on Rega 25 upgraded with Groovtracer parts and a Heed 2 power supply,turntable is on a Quadraspire bamboo wall shelf,the sound to my ears is top notch !
I owned the EAR 834 P mm mc w/volume for over a decade. The mm stage is superior. Ended up using a SUT for mc cartridges.