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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 one that blew me away and ended my search for phono stage nirvana was the fairly rare John Curl designed Vendetta.  I've listened to more modern units but have yet ti find one I'd swap my SCP - 2T for.

Apparently he only made around 200 of them and if you ever see one, jump on it as you'll probably not get another chance.
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