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Stand out phono stages

This topic has been started before by others and myself as well, maybe too many times, but it is worth revisiting since the source is so very important!
So far I have had the pleasure to enjoy two worthy phono stages: the EAR 834p and the JLTI.
I have to admit they are spectacular. Obviously the record and all the equipment downstream play a role in the sound heard. In some cases I prefer the JLTI and in other cases the EAR. But neither out do the other dramatically.
What phono preamps outshine others by a big margin, those that can be considered the last phono preamp ever needed.
pedrillo
robm1
28 posts
 
The whest PS.30RDT. I've tried all sorts from battery to valves. The valves units always suffered noise or the gain was too low.
The 30RDT is absolutely quiet, allowing you to hear right through the big soundstage. It's dynamic, detailed but also VERY musical, typical of many UK made amplifiers. I'm not pro-UK as I own 2x VPI tables and a pair of Usher loudspeakers.
I now use a PS.30RDT in my second home system with an Ortofon A90 - what a wonderful combination.
srouse
10 posts
 
Audion Premier Quattro
sebastian
24 posts
 
I've been to FM 222 mk3, CAT Legend, Lamm, EAR 324P, Einstein, AQVOX, Herron, Karan, Cary, Artemis. Tron Seven Reference is my holy grail.
nolitan
865 posts
 
Anyone here have tried the Artemis PH1 or PL1 ? How are they ??
almandog
117 posts
 
I think you should also listen to Modwright SWP 9.0 SE phonostage. I own one and I tried a few phonostages before settleing with the Modwright. I tried Eastern Electric Minimax, ASP, Graham Slee Era Gold V, and the phonostage in my McIntosh preamp. None of them suites my listening pleasure like the Modwright. You have to experience this unit for yourself, because its difficult for me to describe its performance. The only think I would like to see in this unit is to be able to change capacitance, and have all adjustments on the front panel. I like the SAP in that respec. Try the Modwright before making a purchase decision, you might be pleasantly surprised as I did.
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