Phono Stage

I agree  with @audphile1. I recently purchased P10 &  Hana Blue as well. 30 plus hours of burn-in and it sounds great!  .... It has for sure  has improved over time,  but I was really happy with the sound from the beginning.

I have Reference 1, Hegel H400 and V10 and was also considering the idea of upgrading my phono, but tbh I think Im pulling back from that idea for now. I'm really happy with the V10 and the synergy of the system as a whole in my room... Don't want to overcook the solution... Maybe it's because I'm still just to new to the hobby, but I'm still interested in hearing the different flavors of other phono or even amp combos for fun. But I guess that itch just always wants to be scratched a little. Good luck! 

@faustuss i can guarantee that is not true. 
@mikei Nice system! Audio Advice?

@signaforce your listening habits will change no matter what you upgrade, cartridge or phono stage or both (which is most likely what will happen). You’ll be going thru your collection playing your favorite albums, as well as buying new vinyl of albums you enjoy on streaming. I’m almost100% certain of this. 

BTW I followed your footsteps and picked up KS1116. Love them! They’re a much better version of Carbons that are already really good. Great sound, very engaging and never cross the line to become analytical. They’re still settling on DAC but I’m pretty sure they’ll be staying. 
 

@audphile1 Your probably correct… we shall see. Enjoy your new KS1116’s! I always follow in yours. Nice. 

Thanks @signaforce ! 
Looking forward to your updates here, whatever the upgrade is…