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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
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soundfan
24 posts
 
Audio Icon PS3.

An excellent tubed phono pre.
Doesn't seem to get much attention outside of the UK for some reason.
nichomoff
16 posts
 
Am pretty happy with my Pro-ject Tube Box SE II, but then I haven't tried many others.
hiendmuse
257 posts
 
Graham Slee Reflex M phono preamp with Graham Slee Elevator, VPI Super Scoutmaster Reference rimdrive, 10.5i tonearm, Lyra Titan-i cartridge, Classic platter. Extremely happy with this combo.
grinnell
1,138 posts
 
After going throguh a bunch including a project tube box and a Wright 200WPC, Bottlehead Seduction I went with a Hagerman Cornet II. amazing
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
Krell KPE reference -> Ear 834P -> Aesthetix Rhea -> Manlely Chinook -> Manley Steelhead, where I think I'll "stop and smell the roses" for awhile.

Along the way I also have Liberty B2B (which is a fantastic solid state phono stage!) and a Bellari 130 for fun with MM carts.
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