Transfiguration cartridges. What tube phono stages would you use them with ?

This is an inquiry, I don't have a Transfiguration cartridge, simply seeking advice regarding possible future upgrades. It appears that this brand is in a very high esteem by those in the know, and the Axis model is, well, not too expensive.
I heard that Ypsilon phono stage is an absolute top level period. Priced accordingly. I like the recommendation of Allnic, even the entry level should be quite good. I know that Ralph uses Transfiguration and he is serious about vinyl so no surprise here.
I am totally unfamiliar with EAR, TW and Viva gear. I can see that the cartridges work well with quite different excellent brands. The output is quite low .4mv for Axis and Phoenics but not the lowest, they are not heavy either. I guess, they would work in Nottingham arm.

I have used the Transfiguration Phoenix. Paired it with the remarkable Zesto Audio Andros phono stage. Great bargain. Having used a number of other MC cartridges my impression was that Transfiguration has very high resolution without the brightness of other MC's.

I have spent a fair amount of time with a Zanden 1300 (Phoenix S cart) and it was very, very impressive. A lot of meat and dynamics with a huge soundstage, but somehow more grainy and not as fast and neutral as with the BMC MCCI that I ended up keeping. Miss the warmness and overall drive that the 1300 had, though... 

The Zesto Andros is a bit unresolving.  I've bought and sold an Andros V2.  But I can still see some synergy there with a Proteus.  However, I think the EAR 88PB and Transfiguration Proteus is a match made in heaven.... given the right table and arm per your preferences.

ljgm

Perhaps you didn't have your cartridge set up correctly or the Zesto not set properly, there are so many options, or perhaps you were running into a preamplifier that was not resolving or perhaps you speakers were  not transparent enough to allow you to enjoy the nuances. 

Just some thoughts.