Best Phono Stage

A used Moon 610LP would be in your price range, great phono pre.

You should post photos of your system under your ID. It is very helpful in understanding where your opinion is coming from.
 

@ghdprentice 

That would do no good, other than fuel derogatory comments. Let’s just say a court settlement went my way. 

@wolfie62

Or give your statement credibility because you own something better than Schiit and have a system to justify your opinion.

Or give your statement credibility because you own something better than Schiit and have a system to justify your opinion.
 

@ghdprentice 

So credibility is measured in $$$$$$$$ now, right? 
 

I spent over $200K on my system. Another $50K on my listening room addition. Finished it up late last year. I designed the edition to my house, but I didn’t build it. I’ll be trading out my Wilson Audio speakers next month; they don’t suit me. I auditioned and ordered a  pair of FR30s, in custom Evening Sahara Sand finish, to match my listening room. 
 

I really couldn’t care less if I have “credibility with you.

@wolfie62 

You will have credibility with no one without knowing where you are coming from… you are the one hung up on cost. Fantastic systems can be fashioned out of modest components. One can make a judgement based on the thought that has gone into your system… the synergy. But refusing to show what you have only discredits you as a honest contributor. 
 

Lets see your credentials. This inexpensive knowledgeably put together system or top of the line assault at the best possible.