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Raul, after the frequency with which you have insisted that one MUST use only a preamp with a built-in high-gain phono stage, perhaps you would extend your comments and cite some specific examples of such peramps that have proved worthy in your experience.

I, too, enjoy my K&K very much and may have interest in the Bent, having formerly owned John Chapman's passive linestage. Thank you Divo for mentioning specific models, as opposed to general name brands - more what I sought.