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Phono stages under 800 to compete with ARC PH3

Hey guys I was wondering if anyone has any advice about phono stages under $800 that compete or out perform the ARC PH3. I had the ARC for a bit and loved it. I regrettably sold it, and now im in the market for a new stage, but want to keep my options open. Does anyone know how CJs separate stages would compare to the PH3?

Many carts will be used with it but do not need much gain since my lowest cart is 1.6mv.

I also would prefer it to be tubed. Thanks
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My experience with the 834P and ph3se were very different than cited above. The 834P was not even remotely competitive, in my system.

Many have observed how much better the ph3se was vs. the ph3. since you liked yours, save up to get the se version. about $300 more.
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