Phono Pre with AES AE-3


Does anyone have suggestions for a phono pre that will mate well with an AES AE-3 mkII? I'm guessing that the AES PH-1 is a good bet but I'm sure that there are others.

I've been using a Musical Fidelity X-LPSv3 along with the outboard power supply. I like the fact that it is quiet, but I'm looking for something that can tame some of the harsh sibilants from certain LP's. I'd also like to get more of a "3-D" effect with the soundstage.....I'm probably leaning towards a tubed unit.

My current sources are:
- Marantz(Clearaudio)/Satisfy/Virtuoso Wood
- Linn LP-12/Basik/Dynavector 10x5
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Showing 1 response by paulfolbrecht

The EE MiniMax substantially betters all units mentioned by a fairly wide margin in my experience. I've owned or heard all units mentioned. The MiniMax is within shooting distance of the best of the best.

No reason why it wouldn't mate nicely with your AES; in fact, I'd have to say it outclasses that linestage (which I've also owned, and it's good).