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Best Phono stage for a .3 mv Ruby 2 ?

Hi All,
I am currently using an arc ph-3 which is set up for my rega super elys. I just got a new Basis 2500/graham/ruby 2 and find the ph-3 is set too low. I'm going to try clipping in some of the supplied ARC resistors. In searching around I see that quite a few people recommend a solid state preamp with this low output of a cartridge.

What is the best phono stage for a .3mv ruby 2 ?

I have heard that the new lukaschek is quite good with this combination. I also have a used aleph ono on the way.

My system is aleph P/aleph 2/avanti centuries. I do have a vk-5i pre that I'll try with the different phono stages.
john_l
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Has anyone set up the ph-3 with the ruby 2 ?
I am using the aleph ono now. Very very transparent and revealing. I would like to hear the ph-3 too. Has anyone set up an ph-3 with the ruby ? What resistors do you use ?
My preamp has a variable gain setting for each input, so I can ramp it up.
The ono has 76 db of gain, the ph-3 only 54.
john_l OP
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Has anyone set up the ph-3 with the ruby 2 ?
I am using the aleph ono now. Very very transparent and revealing. I would like to hear the ph-3 too. Has anyone set up an ph-3 with the ruby ? What resistors do you use ?
My preamp has a variable gain setting for each input, so I can ramp it up.
The ono has 76 db of gain, the ph-3 only 54.
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