Pre Amp with top class phono stage?

What pre-amps are there out there with an on board phono stage which is as good as a top class stand alone unit?

bazb02-20-2011 11:06pm

stanwal Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,147 posts 02-20-2011 at 11:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Which integrated amp has as good a preamp section as a stand alone pre? Same answer; specialist units are always the best; built in ones can be very good. This is no surprise, my phono stage cost 50% more than my line stage and is considerably bigger. Built in ones can be very good; just not as good as the best separates.
honest1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 586 posts 02-20-2011 at 11:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Atma-Sphere has a great reputation, although I'v enever tried their pres (I do have their MA1s, which I love, but running direct from DAC). Many people with top TT setups seem to use the Manley steelhead, which I'm pretty sure is a full preamp (correct me if I'm wrong fellow A-goners)
ahendler Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 416 posts 02-21-2011 at 12:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I believe any of the Shindo preamps have outstanding phono stages