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I need a phono preamp and I'm leaning toward Krell

I recently sold a Krell KSP-7b with an inboard phono stage. I replaced it with a Krell KRC 2 which doesn't have any phono stage. I have listened to the KPA but I've been told the KPE is better and KPE reference is better still. I cannot audition any of these where I live so your experience would be helpful.
My system currently consists of a Sota Star turntable with a Rega RB 900 arm and a Benz Glider MO cartridge. I'm running the KRC 2 into an Aragon 8008st amp. My speakers are Sony SS M7A. I use mostly Cardas Golden Section interconnect with a pair of Purist Collosus and my speaker cable is Monster M2.4. This is probably more info than you need or want but I'd appreciate any input about the Krell phono sections or others with which you've had good experiences.
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Owned the KPA 4 pcs. The sound stage is one of the widest and deepest. My only complaint is it sounds like Krell, while the alternatives imposed lesser of their character into the music.

But nothing comes close to KPA's dynamics and ultra wide/deep presentation. It seems to have a way to 'squeeze' out the last ounce of juice of the music.

Compared to the later phono stage, such as Tom Evans and Linn Linto, the Krell is a bit on the slow side, but still very fast relative to ARC PH3 (btw, I would take KPA over PH3 anyday). But, KPA and Krell linestage (such as KBL, KRC) would be a perfect match, because the Krell linestage is on the fast side, so they probably compliment each other.
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