Dear Thuchan: I never hear/heard that great EMT so I don't have an opinion if like you say is the " ultimate phonostage/preamp ", what I can say is that is the most versatile phono stage equalizer out there.
IMHO as is important and as makes a difference that very old recordings be played through a matched inverse eq. curve as important is that any cartridge ( LOMC or MM/MI ) be matched with its precise electrical needs: this makes " the difference ".
Anyway, good to hear that you are enjoying music better than ever at your place.
Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.
IMHO as is important and as makes a difference that very old recordings be played through a matched inverse eq. curve as important is that any cartridge ( LOMC or MM/MI ) be matched with its precise electrical needs: this makes " the difference ".
Anyway, good to hear that you are enjoying music better than ever at your place.
Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.