Hi, I think the consenus thought here is a linestage is desireable with a phono stage. Just yields a better sound.
Not sure your price range or needs, but their are several preamps with very good built in phono stages.
-Some of the BAT preamps have a phono card option
-Nagra PLP
-Several vintage Audio Research preamps
Not sure your price range or needs, but their are several preamps with very good built in phono stages.
-Some of the BAT preamps have a phono card option
-Nagra PLP
-Several vintage Audio Research preamps