Looking for a equivalent or an upgrade from the current Pass Xono which I need to leave it on all the time! I need a phono amp with a high gain since I'm using a Lyra Helikon SL. But no tube phono amps please... Any advice will be much appreciated.
What issues are you having with Xono or where do you want to improve? Leaving it on seems to be your only complaint (but that is somewhat common for SS gear to sound it's best)
The main issue is that I bought a Nordost Thor power conditioner recently and the I left it on all the time to power the Xono. The Thor is running very hot and consumes too much electricity. That is why I'm keeping a lookout for a worthy SS phono amp which does not need to be left on all the time to sound its best.
Of course I think there are tube phono sections that are better, but one of the better, maybe best solid state phono sections I've heard is the Tom Evans. Seems to me it is kind of pricey- about $10,000 if I recall right.
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