I use a Pro-ject Phono Box S with my Pro-ject RM5.1 SE/Sumiko Blue Point No. 2. This pairing happened by accident.
I actually bought the Phono Box S for a secondary system I was building. It was more phono pre-amp than I needed but it was offered to me at a very good price so I bought it. I noticed the switches on the bottom for full cartridge loading, something my Parasound pre did not have, and decided to try it in my main system first. I was blown away. Totally silent when there use to be a minute amount of hiss through my speakers. The soundstage opened up and the overall dynamics increased. Needless to say, the Phono Box S was staying in my primary system. Truly an outstanding, full featured little pre-amp for the money. Recommend it highly.
I actually bought the Phono Box S for a secondary system I was building. It was more phono pre-amp than I needed but it was offered to me at a very good price so I bought it. I noticed the switches on the bottom for full cartridge loading, something my Parasound pre did not have, and decided to try it in my main system first. I was blown away. Totally silent when there use to be a minute amount of hiss through my speakers. The soundstage opened up and the overall dynamics increased. Needless to say, the Phono Box S was staying in my primary system. Truly an outstanding, full featured little pre-amp for the money. Recommend it highly.