Upgrade from Pass Xono - Recommendations

Of course I think there are tube phono sections that are better, but one of the better, maybe best solid state phono sections I've heard is the Tom Evans. Seems to me it is kind of pricey- about $10,000 if I recall right.

Some time we did a comparison with XONO, Groove +, Tron Seven, Whest 30, PS Audio GP, Klyne 7 Phono
Sonically all preferred the Klyne 7

I'm not sure why you use a pc on the Xono. The power supply filtering on the unit is extensive. It uses more uF filtering than most power amplifiers. I'm betting it would sound better without it.

The Xono's sonic limitations stem from the so-so electrolytics in the signal path which rob it of tonal color & a bit of transparency. This is easily remedied if you're nutty enough to fix it.

I agree with Doug Deacon. Raul Iruegas's SS Essential 3160 2 box preamp with integrated phono stage is superb. I heard it in my system when Raul came to the US last year. If I were looking to spend the money, it woud be high on my list of potential purchases.