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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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stevecham
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Thefile you da' man!

Can we PLEASE dispense with the word "best?" It's so tiring, monotonic and uniformative. More inquiry, less advocacy.

Please?
stevecham
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Ah, the Rhea has ten tubes ;-)
stevecham
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I'm putting the finishing touches on a review I am writing about the Liberty B2B-1 phono stage, which I have been home audiotning for the better part of a month now in both solid state and tubes systems, but it should be seriously considered as it is a very fine phono preamp. Stay tuned for a full review.
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