Phono Stage to replace Sonic Frontiers Phono 1


Currently have a VPI Scout with Benz micro glider M2 (.8) cartridge. Also using a Jadis DA-30 Integrated tube amp, synergistic cables, and Audio Physic Virgo III speakers. Would like to add a little warmth and body to the sound. Also the highs with the Phono 1 seem a little wavy, twangy or perhaps a touch slow, especially when listening to the piano.

Any feedback would be appreciated.
pmavridis
I can suggest a killer phono stage in the price range. Will e-mail you offline.
Keep the Phono 1, put in some good NOS. I don't think you can find anything better at $1500 used, not even ARC PH3SE. EAR is not even close.
The Plinius M 14 is among the best you will get and can sometimes be had for 1500 or close to it. Retails for 3495 or so - It kills all mentioned. The EAR with Telefunken Falcon tubes will demolish the Phono 1. Sorry but have owned both - still have the EAR and the Plinius. The Phono 1 will improve with the Telefunkens but keeps that twangy sound that aggravated me.
Do yourself a big favor and check out Kevin Carter's phono kit at K&K Audio. For $1500 you can purchase the 'complete' kit. It is esencially an Art Audio Reference that they sell for $4000. I'll put mine that I built up against any 'high zoot' preamp out there.