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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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The best phono stage I have experienced is the built-in phono from Plinius M16P preamp.

Has somebody gathered all recommended phono stages and ranked them yet? I wonder whether MAGI Phonomenal phono stage was mentioned at all. I have not used it, but I am thinking of ordering one. What is good about is it has two MM phono inputs. I prefer two MMs rather than one for MM and one for MC since I would rather use an SUT for MC cartridges. I also have a separate tonearm/table for mono and MM cartridges, so multiple input is a must.
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