Best Phono You've Heard Under $2200

This is a really cool thread because it delivers so many options. Obviously a lot of happy campers out there and companies making equipment people respond to. Me, my EAR Phono Classic arrived today to finally move out a very old friend, the first edition of the Acoustic Signature Tango. All the years I got out of that thing (a Needle Doctor purchase, no less) for $600, it was an absolute steaI. I have never, ever seen one for sale on the used market, and mine is destined some day for a second system.

“So after a couple weeks with the 20/20 I can say its taken my vinyl enjoyment up a notch.”

Good deal!

The PS Audio has no Mono switch :(

@hifi59 

I just ordered the 9.0X . I also have a pair of Siemens E188CC/7308 gold pins coming. Curious, Did you upgrade the PC or Fuse. I don't see anything listed about fuse value or if it's even worth doing.

Thanks

I have had my Einstein Turntable's Choice XLR for years and beat out many (BAT VK-P10SE, Sonic Frontiers Phono 1 SE, ASR Phono Exclusive, etc).  It's above your budget, but RCA version which is 90% of the XLR performance could be within reach in second hand market.

Another one to consider is also German, Restek Miniria+, this one has no visibility in US but can be bought direct from German retailer.  It's way below your price range, I heard it in an ultra high end system and it was as good as Einstein or Tom Evan's best effort.  I am getting one for my second system.