Upgrade from Hegel V-10?

The Hegel is a really nice phono stage, but I think it's time for an upgrade, since my digital had pulled into the lead 😀

My cart is a Haha ML https://www.hanacartridges.com/products/hana-ml but I'll move up to the Blue when the time comes.

The phono stage will need to accommodate low output moving coils. Balanced output would be preferred.

Budget is 3k, used or new.

Thanks

traudio10-15-2025 8:26pm

bdp24 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,492 posts 10-16-2025 at 05:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Look into the Liberty Audio B2B-1, which got a great review in Stereophile from Michael Fremer (with great test bench measurements from John Atkinson).
theflattire Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 239 posts 10-16-2025 at 05:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Used Modwright PH9.0XT
ericba Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 148 posts 10-16-2025 at 01:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Modwright PH9.0X, Parasound JC3+, Passlabs XP17. They come by regularly on the used market. Can't go wrong with any of these and can resell easily if you want to upgrade further.
bimmerlover Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 158 posts 10-16-2025 at 04:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A Simaudio MOON 310LP with the matching 320S linear power supply would fit your bill nicely, too. The Absolute Sound - MOON 310LP / 320S
traudio OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 184 posts 10-17-2025 at 11:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks everyone. I found an open box deal on a Sutherland Little Loco Mk2. Looking forward to hearing it