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
Yes the ones I have listed are all very good and I could live with any of them as the last one but the superline just beats them all by a margin that just cannot be ignored.
Wow I've listened to the 47 labs phonocube and it wouldn't even make my top 25! IMHO
For those interested in Tom Evans Mastergroove Beware. Malaysia long term distributor paid him in full for 2 units while it was still in development stage 2011/2012. However he took the money , developed it , built it for sales elsewhere & while telling the distributor its still in development stage . Subsequently Mehran got involved & a unit was despatched. Till today 1 unit is still outstanding . As for buying thru Mehran , I believe it's probably safe if u make some arrangement in advance . Reliable is everything when you are buying expensive gears
The 47 labs phonocube was built around the Miyabi 47 cart. That combo is very good.
You may still not like the phonocube enough, thats a matter of choice.

Have you heard a Naim Superline with Supercap psu, connected via Naim Burndy cable ?
Hopefully I get to listen to a Naim Superline with Supercap soon too. I am looking for something solid state...