What is the best phono preamp you have heard?

So far the Hagerman Trumpet with NOS RCAs.

I have heard the Aesthetix IO signature but I would not list it as the best I've ever heard.

I have heard the Boulder briefly, but seriously, $25,000??? If I had the money I would still not buy a $25,000 phono section.

The Rhea is good, but a little too noisy for me.

The best one that I've spent any time with is the Pass Labs X-Ono.

Based on information I have gotten directly from friends who are owners of the Manley Steelhead I am think seriously of buying one.

So there, you have another post that really doesn't offer much help...

I notice that alot of people speak highly of the Aesthetix products in this thread, i have been looking for a new phono pre, and have found an estate sale that is selling alot of high end stereo equipment, and i can pick up a
Aesthetix Callisto Signature, for not much money, has anyone heard this particular preamp, and would it be worth $900 ??

The one that I own - the 47 Lab Phonocube. It sounds very natural. I think the weak link in my system is my table.

Cheers,
George

I owned a Linn Linto SS and it was the quietest phono amp that also sounded very good that I have ever heard yet I now own Aesthetix Rhea and am very pleased. Cheers!