Whilst I haven't heard the PS Audio, I can comment upon what I have. If you want dynamics and transparency - a sort of front row seat consider a TOM Evans phono stage - i have auditioned and heard various Groove phono stages and Toms designs are all dynamic front row perspective. I would also highly recommend that you audition a Whest - very powerful, dynamic, silent, extraordinary imaging and authoritative. The problem with both stages are that they do not have alternative EQ curves - that's a problem if you have old records. IMHO I would get the best RIAA i can, then a cheap (relatively) phono stagee with other eq curves such as a Graham Slee
Analog Upgrade - Where to start?
I am looking to upgrade my LP playback system. My current system is a mixed bag of new and old: SME 20/2 turntable (from about 2005), Kuzma 4 point nine Tonearm and the SME Series V Tonearm, Dynavector MC DRT XV-1s (retipped by Soundsmith), PS Audio Stellar phono pre. I am looking to introduce more dynamic sound, detail (without edge) and musicality. The rest of my system supports this end. Any suggestions on where might be the best place to start the upgrade?