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Stand out phono stages

This topic has been started before by others and myself as well, maybe too many times, but it is worth revisiting since the source is so very important!
So far I have had the pleasure to enjoy two worthy phono stages: the EAR 834p and the JLTI.
I have to admit they are spectacular. Obviously the record and all the equipment downstream play a role in the sound heard. In some cases I prefer the JLTI and in other cases the EAR. But neither out do the other dramatically.
What phono preamps outshine others by a big margin, those that can be considered the last phono preamp ever needed.
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audiofeil
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The Era Gold V, used for around $625, is a great bargain but it doesn't belong in a select group of "stand out" phono stages.

Neither, however, do the JLTI or Ear 834 that the thread originator discusses. Or for that matter, many of the others mentioned.
audiofeil
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Nothing worse than a shameless manufacturer shilling his own product and then also endorsing a product he sells without a disclosure.

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