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Phono stage help for Nott Spacedeck/Anna/Dynavectr

Hello, once again I am searching for help from the experts. I have my Spacedeck up and running and definitely see what all the fuss is about vinyl. Good records are sounding great & great records are sounding incredible. I have been using the built in MM phono stage of my DK Design VS1-II with good success. I know there is much improvement to be had with a stand alone phono stage. My current cartridge is a Dynavector 20x-h which I like so far. I think it is a pretty sweet value. The phono stages I am considering in the future are as follows: Please comment or make suggestions....
Eastern Electric Minimax tube phono stage, Art Audio Vinyl One (or K&K Phono same stage right?), Pass Labs XONO, & Whest 20. I won't be able to audition at this time. Please let me know your thoughts or opinions. My system link is good still accept for the Nott Spacedeck/anna arm isn't updated yet. Thanks again.
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ozzy62
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I will throw my hat in the ring for the K&K. This is a wonderful sounding phono stage that really fits the old cliche' of "best of both worlds". It has just enough tube goodness, but plenty of slam, dynamics and frequency extension of the SS sort. My highest recommendation.

Oz
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ozzy62
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Nice plug for your product Bill. Do you think this is an appropriate place for such?

Oz
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ozzy62
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The cost of an assembled K&K should be somewhere around 2K. The price of the Lundahl trannies have elevated the price recently. As much as I find Bill's plug for the Minimax phono out of place in this forum, it does look like a good candidate at it's price point. The 6moons review was very favorable.

Oz
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ozzy62
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Good luck and let us know how the Minimax sounds.

Oz
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