the internal phono stage on my entry level Mac 6300 integrated is as good as my Graham Slee Era Gold external.
Preference for separate phono stages?
Yes, this is a heavily 'theoretical' topic and has (probably) been discussed here ad nauseum.
So, to get on with it: who feels that a single-chassis line/phono stage is a compromise? Do the advantages of a dedicated power supply mechanical and electromagnetic separation outweigh the disadvantage of another pair of interconnects?
So, to get on with it: who feels that a single-chassis line/phono stage is a compromise? Do the advantages of a dedicated power supply mechanical and electromagnetic separation outweigh the disadvantage of another pair of interconnects?