Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State

the WBF search advice is good

@noromance

I wasn’t impressed by Allnic H-6500. Surprisingly, my phono board in Accuphase Integrated sounded just as good as H-6500. Not sure, how much better H-7000 would be. Another observation, Allnic seems to have a very poor resale which somewhat deters me to consider buying new from dealer.

@kennyc

I am seeking suggestions on MM phono ahead of SUT. I am pretty much set on my choice as far as SUT. My dealer is sending over EMIA copper SUT to try out with my existing phono. In any case case, I will check out WBF. Thanks!

Why do you say Allnic has poor resale value?  Not based on my perusal of the for sale ads here. I guess it depends upon how you define "poor".

Is the EMIA specifically wound for your Etsuro Bordeaux cartridge?  I believe that is one of the reasons to buy their SUT.  I've heard systems with their SUT transformer, but, I have no way to assess the particular contribution of the SUT (the overall system sounded good).  

Dear @lalitk  : Just in september you posted this:

" My modest but carefully chosen collection of recordings shined through the foursome of 301, 3P, Bordeaux and H-6500. They allowed music to simply breathe, quiet passages were intimate and louder sections just as impactful without any distortion. The tonal balance was also impeccable, ensuring that no frequency range dominates or feels lacking, bass was tight and controlled, revealing subtle details and nuances that enhances our emotional connection to the music. "

What changes your mind of thinking in this short time ?  For that post you was " impressed " with that chain in your system.

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTOTIONS,

R.