[iFi David]

Folks, since a phonostage was mentioned, just recently we launched a black little thing known as iPhono3, and there's an ongoing competition:

Who is up for the iPhono3 Black Label #NoiseFloorChallenge?

Have a chance to win a prestigious iFi audio PowerStation for taking part! Find out more and how to enter HERE!

Entries close 31st July!

[Gopher]

  VISTA, right here on AC. KABOOM for the buck period. Not a dealer for Vista.

charles

I'll second this recommendation.  I have had a Vista mk2 I've held on to over the years and all but forgotten about until quarentine when I needed something to get a second system going (kids took over my preferred space).   

This little sucker is very capable and a lot more enjoyable than the price would imply.

[md92468]

Lounge 3 by a wide margin at that price point (among those I tried)...and that was the original version. They now have two upgrade levels above the basic model (they did not offer them when I bought mine), which I have no personal experience with.  But the basic package is, dollar for dollar, as good a buy as I've made in this hobby. YMMV, of course, but I couldn't recommend it highly enough.

[Magic Robert]

Vista Audio. I have a Mark I for moving magnet. Nothing comes close for the price. I have a highly modified Rogue that runs circles around it. For 5 times the cost. I really need to sell this one. I hate to see it gathering dust.

Vista is very reasonable new. When you can find them used, they are a steal. They are not "pretty". They do not look impressive. But they are brilliant engineering. To give you an idea, the Mark 1 has no adjustments whatsoever. It came from the factory either as MM or MC. No LED. It has an on-off switch and connections. Period. http://www.vista-audio.com/

[mhconley]

I really like my Pro-Ject Phono Box RS. I’ve previously owned a Lounge Audio LCR MkIII, PS Audio GCPH and a Grado PH-1 before that. I think the Phono Box RS is the best I have heard in my system.

Martin

[I.Greyhound Fan]

A friend of mine loaned me his Lounge Audio LCR MKiii Silver edition and it sounded very good but the AVA is smoother.  If I were to go with the lounge, I might opt for the gold version.