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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.
pedrillo

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The PS Audio GCPH is a great performer for the money. I performed some minor mods by encasing the toroidal transformer with a 1-1/2" strip of lead and gluing small strips of lead on any IC's and caps.

Very quiet with my Audio Technica 33EV MC cart. The balanced XLR's sound better than unbalanced.
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