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
A good buddy just placed an order for the new NVO se phono unit and there's almost a 3 month wait! They must be doing something right.
Pani, what are the top 3 phono amps that you have used regardless of price?

Allnic H3000
Avid Audio Pulsare II
47 Labs phonocube
Shindo Masseto (Internal phonostage)
Einstein Turntable's choice

Quite a few more. All the ones I have listed are very good and to me they make very good music.
The Naim Superline just beats them by miles! It is a terrific combination of Dynamics, openness, transient response and tonality. You do not miss the typical analog organic quality in the mist all the other things it does well. Music sounds vibrant and extremely communicative.
Hi Pani,
You mean the Naim Superline is your all time favourite over the rest despite them being very good too? Of your list, I am interested in trying the Avid Pulsare II soon. Thanks.
Yes the ones I have listed are all very good and I could live with any of them as the last one but the superline just beats them all by a margin that just cannot be ignored.
Wow I've listened to the 47 labs phonocube and it wouldn't even make my top 25! IMHO