Looking for a phono stage to go with my system


I have a VPI Aries Scout with an Ortofon 2m Bronze mm. running through an Onkyo TX NR905 Receiver's phono input. (70mv (mm,1khz., 0.5%)

I understand that an independent Phono Stage will do wonders for the quality of sound coming from the VPI.

Looking to spend no more than $500ish.

Thanks
meambler

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You may want to try a bellari - have not heard it in my system but was sounding really nice at " in living stereo" audio shop in nyc. You can swap out the tube, and upgrade the power supply for upgrades.
Meambler, I think truem is most likely right. You may also find some used classic separates - audio research sp9 has a really nice phono stage as well as older counterpoints. You may find one at or about $700.