I use an Ayre K1xe preamp with the phono section built in. I am running a Superscoutmaster balanced into the preamp and the result is a quieter presentation, bigger soundstage, cleaner, clearer, more dynamic, etc.
Ayre P-5xe...
Any thoughts on this phono stage? When they do show up here on the 'gon, they don't remain on the market long. What have you compared it to? And do you run your tonearm balanced?