Stand out phono stages

I do not sell ALLNIC Bill - Hammertone does I am just a user of the products!

I would like some one to stop this individual and the like from ruining Audiogon forums.

Is there anyone listening?

Does any one else agree?

I recently (3 months ago) bought the new Doge "Clarity" preamp which has it's own phono section. I use the MM section coupled to a Ypsilon SUT. To me this is a ourstanding phono section. Very quiet with great prat, dynamics and nuance. Indeed the SUT costs more than the preamp, but vinyl front ends are always dear.
I also had the chance to listen to the Ypsilon phono pre through the Doge linestage (even better than the onboard phono). The Ypsilon is in a league of it's own but I really believe a big part of it's strength is the SUT. The main difference I experienced was the lowest sound floor I have EVER experienced! This is not a small point. It is a truly superior product,albeit a very expensive one.
If anyone is looking for a top notch SUT, the Ypsilon should be considered.

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Ttweights, Audiofeil is just keeping you on your toes. Don't take it personal.

I feel like at the level of phono stage we are all talking about here, it's more about system matching than what is "the best." My system is a little on the dark side and I've used many tube phono stages and now I'm finding that a solid state phono stage is really better for me. Helps the overall balance. ASR Basis Exclusive on the way. Looking forward to it being my "final" phono stage.

IMHO
I don't understand why anyone would have tube power amps, tube preamp and "settle" for a SS phono preamp.

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