I also own a ASR Basis Exlusive...and It is simply amazing. Not only can you adjust gain/capacitance...but it has a separate batt power supply. You can go from batt to electric. 2 Inputs with separate adjustments for each. If you want resolution, dynamics, and dead silent operation...this is the way to go. I use mine with a origin live TT with ZYX cartridge...Thiel speakers...Rowland pre....the combo is fantastic. Good luck
Looking 4 a high quality phono line stage $5k-$8k
I'm considering moving away from my Ayre K-1xe preamp with phono and going to a dedicated phono pre instead. For table I have a Clearaudio Champion II with a Graham 2.2 arm and ZYX Airy 3 cartridge. The one thing I would like is a phono pre that accepts balanced input. Can anyone make suggestions on possible options and I'd also welcome any feedback on positive and negative attributes associated with a dedicated phono preamp. Thanks!