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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
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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nandric
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Dhcod, Look first for your orientation at (www) audio-markt.de, second row by ASR . There are always ASR listings there in contradistinction to ebay.de. Any Emitter II from 2005 on will do. The batteries you can get everywhere. Idem for the Basis Exclusive but avoid the 2009 model because this one misses the MM input.
almandog
141 posts
 
Moonguy,

Can you shoot me an email at: almandog@aol.com
Need to ask you about the andros PS1.
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himiguel
152 posts
 
Audio Exklusiv P-2 from Germany is my vote. Constellation Audio is another I would like to audition.
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davvie
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