Recommend me a new PHONO stage.


I currently use ROTEL RQ-970BX and I am looking for a worthwhile upgrade.
My carts are Denon 160 or Denon 103R. I can use either.
My TT is Rega P2.
I am looking for transistor phono amps only.
Please advise what would be a significant step up from this amp considering that I would like to stay within $500.00 new or used.
Thank you very much.
dkzzzz
A used Graham Slee Reflex Era Gold for just a tad over your 500. Awesome phono stage that many sell before they are fully burned in. They take a good 500 hours of constant power to get really going and should be left powered on always. There are others but this one I am familiar enough with to say it. Cheers
Lehmann SE fits that budget, lottsa grunt for your 103 and no real negatives.
Primare R20. Go to their website and research.
There's one here up for sale now. I have nothing to do with the sale or the person.