Which Phono Pre to upgrade to?

I think you should at least audition an Aesthetix Rhea. I listened to one in NYC @ Sound by Singer and was immediately taken by the awesome sound, dynamics, solid bass and liquid midrange coupled w/ crystle clear highs. Dual inputs (XLR & RCA), remote loading and gain, and onboard cartridge demag.

Had same exact rig.

Get yourself a K&K Audio phono stage. This is essentially the kit version of the Art Audio Vinyl Reference phono stage which retails for $4k. At ~$2,000.00, you will be blown away. Go to Kandkaudio.com and poke around.

Check out reviews of the Vinyl Reference while you're at it.

I second the recommendation for the K&K. For about $1900.00 out the door you get a world class phono stage that would be very hard to match at the price.

www.kandkaudio.com

Oz