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LCR phono stages we know about

Lately, I have become enthralled with LCR phono stages, based on some personal listening experiences and on the fact that many designers I respect are involved in LCR phono design. However, I don't really feel that I have a complete picture re what's out there in terms of commercial products. If you own or have heard an LCR phono stage and have an opinion, please name the product and feel free to render an opinion of it, compared to other phono stages of any type with which you are familiar. Thanks.
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indieroehre
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@clio09 
with the RE1030  you can only use the Russian type of 6F12P, there is no equivalent. In the LCR RE2030 you can use E180F for the 6J9P. It sounds best with the original russian tubes in my ears. Andrey always sends a complete set for spare. I have both, the RE1030 and the LCR RIAA.
indieroehre
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For long time I searched for a LCR for a good price. I am using now the Ampearl RE-2030 LCR from Andrey Kuchik(ampearltube.com). A very good one, same league as my Nagra VPS. Is my second one. One is build with EC86 and E180F, the other one with 6F12P. The 6F12P sounds a little bit warmer. Both have a tube power supply. Both are MM versions with about 45db gain. No hum, no hiss. I have more hiss with the Nagra VPS. For 700 Euros a bargain.
indieroehre
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I have the T.Mayer octal pre with phono. Also a great phono. But the Ampearl 2030 is equal for tenth part of the price.. The 6F12P is this one: 6Ф12П , a triode-pentode.
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