Simaudio ACE or 240i

Need some helpful advice and clarification. I'm looking to get an integrated amp from Simaudio and was considering the 240i for my Dynaudio Special 40s. I called an out-of-state dealer since there's none near me and was told by the salesman to move up to the ACE since it also has a better phono stage?? I've tried to research this but can't find this info anywhere. Is this true? Is it worth paying a few hundred bucks to get the ACE instead of the 240i? I have a Marantz ND8006 CD/Streamer which has a good DAC. Thanks so much!!!