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What is the Phono stage you have finished with?

Hello, Like many I have an e.a.r 834p, and it has served me well for many years, I am now however looking for a new MC phono stage. I am up for going quite a few stages up from the ear (so the next phono will last me a few years!).

Would like to hear from you guys who have already gone down this road!
Happy listening

Cheers
James
sme10
sberger
146 posts
 
ASR Mini Basis Exclusive. Have no desire look for anything else.
downunder
1,329 posts
 
After owning few phono stages - fm acustics 122, cj prem 15, pass xono, EAR 834, Mac c2300 - still have the last 2.

and listening to a hell of a lot more - sutherland PHD, EAR 88PB, Aesthetix IO, RCM phono, ARC PH5 & PH7, Manley Steelhead, Einstein phono, ASR exclusive,

I have ended up with TW Acustik as my main phono stage and could not be happier.

Pure tube gain with no noise, 3 inputs and 6 loading options from the front panel. kool 50's retro look as well.
birdies
85 posts
 
Naim Superline with Dynavector XV-1s, powered by the 252 preamp. Not quite finished: there's a Supercap power supply to go.
mmike84
309 posts
 
I have owned an Ayre P5xe, and ASR Basis Exclusive. Thy're both great pieces at their price points (used). I am now using an Atma Sphere MP-1 MK III with phono and I'll tell you the preamp is awesome, but the phono stage is as good as anything I've owned prior.
sme10 OP
19 posts
 
Many thanks gentleman,

Looks like I have to wait a while, which is no hard ship... or sell the car!!

I am located in europe, and am now researching the Nagra, TW and the Aesthetix.

Happy listening, and thanks again.
James
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