Stand out phono stages


This topic has been started before by others and myself as well, maybe too many times, but it is worth revisiting since the source is so very important!
So far I have had the pleasure to enjoy two worthy phono stages: the EAR 834p and the JLTI.
I have to admit they are spectacular. Obviously the record and all the equipment downstream play a role in the sound heard. In some cases I prefer the JLTI and in other cases the EAR. But neither out do the other dramatically.
What phono preamps outshine others by a big margin, those that can be considered the last phono preamp ever needed.
pedrillo

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I mentioned it early on in the thread, but it certainly deserves a second mention.
Google, Wellpoint, and CIGNA. Seriously.

I'm glad you are enjoying the K&K. Now go find some nice Audio Note Tantalum resistors to set your custom load impedance.