I had the single ended version of the Einstein Turntable Choice in my own system a few years ago when I was testing phono stages.
I understand your enthusiasm, it is a very fine phono.
Later I tested the XLR version thinking it would be even better, but it did not have the same magic. To this day I don't know if it was difference in age (break in) or perhaps the two designs just sound that different.
In any case the Einstein is a high end, high performance bargain. Every time I see one on the used market I'm tempted.
I understand your enthusiasm, it is a very fine phono.
Later I tested the XLR version thinking it would be even better, but it did not have the same magic. To this day I don't know if it was difference in age (break in) or perhaps the two designs just sound that different.
In any case the Einstein is a high end, high performance bargain. Every time I see one on the used market I'm tempted.