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Upgrade from Jolida JD9 Mk 2 phono stage?

So - what would be a good, reasonably priced (under $1500 new or used) phono stage? I have a Jolida JD 9 Mk 2 being fed by a VPI HW-19 Mk 4 with a Benz SH. What would be a good phono stage upgrade? I've upgraded the tubes with Amperexes.

Much thanks for your expertise and patience

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wilson667
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Are you wanting to stick with tubes or is solid state okay?
chayro
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There's a Linn Linto up for sale right now for about $800.  I have one and it's really very good.  I have no desire to upgrade it.  It has no adjustable loading, which may or may not be important, but just FYI, J Carr from Lyra just posted that loading was not very important for MC carts.  I'm sure others would disagree, but just tellin' ya is all.  
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simao OP
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@wilson667 It doesn't really matter. I used to be wedded to tubes, but I'm happy with either.

@chayro The Linto is gone. Sigh. I can def. tell a difference with the loading options on the Jolida in terms of fullness, bass, and presence.
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