Phonostage for Jan Allaerts MC 2 Finish Gold.


I have an Avid Acutus Reference SP turntable with Dynavector DV507MKII, I have been using this with the DV XV-1s and different step-up transformers like Bent Audio Mu, Alltec Lancing 4722 and M.A. Cotter MKII with my Hovland HP-100 built in MM phonostage. Recently I bought a SME20/2 with SME V-D arm and my dealer borrowed me a Jan Allaerts MC 2 Finish Gold that I now have in the Dynavector arm with a Yamamoto headshell. The XV-1s is in the SME V-D arm.

The Jan Allaerts is much more demanding than the XV-1s so I have not had the greatest sound from it through transformers. Recently I have tried the Avid Pulsare and yesterday also the Einstein Turntable choice, both good match with the Jan Allaerts as far as I can tell.
The problem is that without having tried different placements too much I have a hum problem with the Jan Allaerts. Could be the low output, could be the placement of the phono stage.

Anyway, does anybody know of a great phono stage for the Jan Allaerts? I am very happy with the XV-1s into the Hovland, but if the new phono stage has two inputs that is most welcome.

Any other advises, tips and tricks I need to know about the J.A. MC2 Finish Gold? I think I will keep it cause it sounds lovely.
fosse
I have never had the opportunity to listen to the ASR. I do know that you would need balanced cables though.
I am personally a fan of a tube phono with a quality step-up transformer.
So most of the solid state units that I have heard or owned never lasted long at my place.
I had Steve at GNS modify the loading of my ARC Ref Phono2 for this cartridge and it works beautifully.
Fosse, if it's still of interest to you, there is presently a TRON Seven w/ 2 inputs as suggested by Pcosta on offer on Audiomarkt.de for EUR 2.4k, demo clearance with 2y warranty, delivery from Belgium.
http://www.audiomarkt.de/_markt/item.php?id=0369720814&
To be sure: 1) I have no interest whatsoever in this offer; 2) I know the seller as a serious retailer but I don't know the state of the gear.