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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
mallen123
110 posts
 
I don't see the andros zesto on here in answer to Tobes last post.

Any one done any comparison of this with other high end phono stages?
vicks7
182 posts
 
Out of interest, has anyone auditioned the Vitus Audio MP-P201 Phono Stage. Incredibly expensive but would be interested in hearing from anyone who has listened to it.
bpwalsh
1,207 posts
 
Vicks7, I would put the similarly priced Constellation Audio Orion phono stage, designed by John Curl and Carl Thompson, up against it.
dhcod
710 posts
 
Very Interesting Nandric. I'll be in Europe next year. I should look around and maybe bring an Emitter home. Thanks.
moonguy
148 posts
 
Hi Mallen123,
I own the Zesto Andros. It sounds amazing. I changed the stock tubes to seimans nos which made it sound even better.
Although, I haven't compared it to other high end phono stages, it certainly is a stand out phono stage for me.
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