Upgrade from Pass Xono - Recommendations

Some time we did a comparison with XONO, Groove +, Tron Seven, Whest 30, PS Audio GP, Klyne 7 Phono
Sonically all preferred the Klyne 7

Still not clear on the objection to tubes, but for SS Rauliruegas' (A'gon member) Essential 3150/3160 phono/line preamp is about the best I've heard.

It came reasonably close to my Doshi Alaap and didn't seem to need much warmup (though owners would know more). Not cheap, but you didn't mention a budget.

I agree with Doug Deacon. Raul Iruegas's SS Essential 3160 2 box preamp with integrated phono stage is superb. I heard it in my system when Raul came to the US last year. If I were looking to spend the money, it woud be high on my list of potential purchases.

Shsohis, I had the Xono, went to the ASR Basis Exclusive and went again to my current phono stage the Audia Flight. I would heartily recommend the Audia over the other two choices as it is(almost) a one box solution, provides for both MC and MM input, provides RCA in and RCA and XLR out, is incredibly quiet, very well built and most important sounds sensational in both MM and MC mode (after extended running in I hasten to add).

You can turn it off and power it back up in about 60 seconds and pricing is not outrageous and very reasonable used. I must state, however that I leave my equipment with the exception of the power amp on 24/7 and always have.