External phono stage for Luxman 509x


I have a Luxman 509x on the way. I’ve heard it has a good mm/mc phono stage built in. What would it take in an external phono stage to beat it? Would something like a Parasound Jc3+ be better and why? 

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I'd go with the Luxman all alone for now.  Honestly.  Try it.  After you get it the phono stage is probably not going to be the most important upgrade on your plate.

What should be considered the most important upgrade on my plate before a phono stage?

I heard the Luxman for a number of hours and it was very good. I’d have to add a $2k+ tube phono stage with NOS Telefunkens to beat it. It’s very detailed and nuanced if only a tiny bit dry and less dimensional than glass amps. Enjoy it.

wait until you hear it.

my Luxman SQ-N150 in my office, built-in phono sounds great, I never think of something else.

ANY phono, get return option, it’s always a mystery.