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Tube Phono Stage Help

I have a Whest TWO that I am auditioning with a 30 trial period. My ultimate goal was a Fosgate but I decided to order a Spectron amp and that cut my funds short.

I like the Whest and compared to my entry level Vincent it is a vast improvement. Deeper tighter base, open soundstage and tonally accurate. Sounds a little lean on some recordings-maybe I am too critical?

Is there a tube phono stage for around $1200 new or used that can be recommended to "warm" up the sound on some of these lean rock albums? The rest of my setup: Rega Planar 2, Ortofon Blue 2M, Cary SLP03 Preampo, B&W 802D powered by a Cary Cinema amp.
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mofimadness
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For a lot less money, try a BottleHead Seduction.
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yogiboy
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There is a QuickSilver listed here for $400.00,I own one and you can roll the tubes till you get the sound you want,I use nos GE 12at7 in place of the 12ax7,this will warm up the sound.
thorman
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There is a Bottlehead Seduction on this site now..Better grab it before its gone.......
frogman
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EAR 834P for $900-$1000 more or less, used, is wonderful. A little on the juicy side (particularly in stock form), with very good PRAT. Will definitely warm things up.
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