Phono Stage Recommendation $3000

BP 

Nahh - there are others too :-)  

http://www.libertyaudio.com/products/b2b-1-all-fet-phono-preamp

And you should read the closing arguments by JA here :-) 

https://www.stereophile.com/content/liberty-audio-b2b-1-phono-preamplifier-measurements

Good Listening

Peter

Two SS phono stages that i have used are the ZYX artisan and the RCM sensor II and both in this price range (or close). I used the ZYX with my UNIverse cartridge on my Maplenoll Apollo for several years, but when got my UNIverse ll, i moved on to the RCM Sensor II. Both are very solid phono stage, quiet noise floor and IMO work well with moving coil cartridges. the ZYX does not have any adjustments but the RCM allows for Capacitance and Gain adjustments. Interestingly, the RCM Sensor is from a Polish company that specializes in tube amplifiers. Just a thought in your price range 

Pass labs just released.the XP-17 phone preamp and have used for few weeks and am very pleased.

It has tremendous PRAT and very open dynamics and deep bass with my pass labs integrated 250 amp and harbeth 40.2 speakers.

I have currently a Clearaudio Basic +
Will the JC3 (standard) be significantly better ?

Try the Tavish Design Adagio for less than 2k or the Vintage or Classic for less than 1k - at least check out the website before deciding
works well with wide variety of carts separate power supply eyc
i use the MM with A23 and Fidelity Research SUT with phenomenal results