Parasound JC3+

I have it and like it a lot. I haven't experienced many phono stages so I don't have much to compare to except a Decware ZP3 tube phono stage and I thought it was too noisy.

I had an Audible Illusions preamp with the John Curl phono stage built in. I don't have the AI anymore but the phono stage was fantastic. Thats why I went with another John Curl phono. The only time I heard any noise with the JC3+ was when I had the gain set incorrectly otherwise solid black back ground, no noise.

It was an Atmasphere MP3 that was dead quiet.

@lancelock thanks. I too had an Audible Illusions with the John Curl phono stage. Loved it. 

@rsf507 what phono stage do you have now and are you happy with it?

If you need an MM phono stage I can recommend that Graham Amp  2 SE.  It is inexpensive, as these things go in our hobby at  about $400.  I really like it, a giant killer in me estimation.