Looking for a $500 or so phono preamp -- BC23 ?

I deed the same as Redglobe but not because 'if you can't
beat them...' but because for $500 there is no better option.
What kind of capacitors deed you use Redglobe?

Regards,

I used Jantzen Superior z-caps 1.0 uf from Parts Express. It was an inexpensive modification for $25. There was a material improvement in mid and high-end clarity.

Redglobe, Thanks. I somehow assumed that the designer(s)
should test and listen to different capacitors before implementing them. This btw is stated by P&R regarding all the 'parts' in the new Jasmine. I don't believe that 'saving on something' will include capacitors of this value?

Regards,

I've had good results with ClearAudio in the past. The Nano or Smart Phono are both excellent phono stages IMHO.

Nandric, I have an older Jasmine. I don't know if the newer MkII has upgraded capacitors. They may have taken this into account in the latest model. Nevertheless, I had a fellow audio buddy over and he remarked on the fluidity and openness of the sound when we played of couple of his Mercury pressings.