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Stand out phono stages

This topic has been started before by others and myself as well, maybe too many times, but it is worth revisiting since the source is so very important!
So far I have had the pleasure to enjoy two worthy phono stages: the EAR 834p and the JLTI.
I have to admit they are spectacular. Obviously the record and all the equipment downstream play a role in the sound heard. In some cases I prefer the JLTI and in other cases the EAR. But neither out do the other dramatically.
What phono preamps outshine others by a big margin, those that can be considered the last phono preamp ever needed.
pedrillo
clio09
3,360 posts
 
Google, Wellpoint, and CIGNA. Seriously.

I'm glad you are enjoying the K&K. Now go find some nice Audio Note Tantalum resistors to set your custom load impedance.
karelfd
476 posts
 
Hi again,
Here's another 2-box set that should be high up the list:
AudioNet PAM V2 + EPS (together EUR 4.8k)
www.audionet.de/main/komponenten/page.html?L=en
pedrillo OP
560 posts
 
The K&K has it all, imaging, bass & treble extension. And it's non-fatiguing.
pedrillo OP
560 posts
 
Any Aqvox owners out there?
pedrillo OP
560 posts
 
Would like to see this thread come alive again.
I heard good things about the arc ph7, any comments??
Also the steelhead II has my friend's attention, so much so that he'll be buying one soon, any comments??
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