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

Hi Nandric, You might investigate first before increasing the gauge of wire. The voltage is very small and increasing the size may be detrimental to the performance (think in terms of voltage = water pressure and wire size = water pipe diameter).

The output capacitors are 1 uf. I only tried Superior z-caps. You could try the Silver version or even the Auricaps. Review Humble Hifi's Capacitor test page for rating of a wide range of capacitors. You might find something even better.

I loved my little Grado PH-1, wonderful sound and compatible with a good number of MM/MCs.

I meant to say ,everything was a level or two better with my 1500.00 Acoustech PH1P ,but the Jolida is very good for the money .