Phono stages are a nightmare as you cant normally audition them, also personal taste plays a big part.
However check out Leema Acoustics : Essential Phono its an exceptional unit priced at about $795
However as your in the States maybe a Jolida JD9 is worth a try, its a top piece of kit, at about $500. has a tube output stage. Good luck.
However check out Leema Acoustics : Essential Phono its an exceptional unit priced at about $795
However as your in the States maybe a Jolida JD9 is worth a try, its a top piece of kit, at about $500. has a tube output stage. Good luck.