Pre Amp with top class phono stage?

What pre-amps are there out there with an on board phono stage which is as good as a top class stand alone unit?

bazb02-20-2011 11:06pm

swampwalker Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,138 posts 02-21-2011 at 02:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Doshi Alaap belongs on that list, as well.
tom_hankins Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 928 posts 02-21-2011 at 04:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ayre K-1XE
davvie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 81 posts 02-21-2011 at 04:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete McIntosh C2300 has a very nice sounding MM and MC phono stage.Very flexible on-the-fly set-up and adjustability for different cartridges all by remote.
bryceeboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 115 posts 02-21-2011 at 04:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Get the newer Atma-Sphere MKIII.1 pre, run your phono balanced and never ever, ever care about upgrading your phono again. Mind blowingly good pre-amp with the recent upgrades. This will be the one to beat. Good luck.
bshapperd Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 84 posts 02-21-2011 at 05:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have been contemplating the same question; I've been steered toward the EAR 868P. Worth a look?