What are some of best solid state phono?

[zebo67]

Thank you all for your recommendations…top of my list; SoulNote E2, Esoteric E-02, Vitus RP-102 and CH P1.

 

[hongkongfoufou]

I have an Esoteric E-03, the very old model.
The new model is the E-02.
Now I have an Accuphase C47. It's above the Esoteric E-03 I will sell on Audiomarkt.
Esoteric E-03 has 2 inputs and RCA outputs.
Accuphase has 4 inputs and XLR and RCA outputs, subsonic filter, gain for MC cartridges.
The Accuphase C47 is very neutral.
The sound is beautiful.

 

[Johan K]

Hi @zebo67 ,

In the mid-high priced range, you might wanna consider the D’Agostino Momentum Phonostage aswell. 2 MC / 2 MM inputs. 70dB / 50dB gain with +/- 6dB adjustment. Both balanced and single ended inputs. Very easy to operate as all the adjustments knobs are on the front panel. I like it very much, and it has been in my system over five years now.

/ Jk

 

[heihei]

RCM Big Phono should be on the list too - v impressive

 

[hogen]

And JMF Audio PHS 3.7

 

[Majkel]

Edison II Brinkmann!

 

[JRW1971]

Mike, thanks you for the recommendations. I’ll check it out…HSE reminds me of another Swiss brand - FM Acoustics.

My FM Acoustics 223 Phonomaster just arrived. It’s a wonderful SS phonostage. It’s really impressing me. (Having nothing to do with the declicker functions, although they work well without sonic penalty).

 

[rob]

if you like the Accuphase phono board why not try their stand alone phono.

I have compared the plug in board with a C-27 and heard a worthwhile improvement. Plus you get 3 inputs which gives you the flexibility of 3 T/Tables or 3 arms. I run 2 tables and an extra arm with a mono cartridge. Adjustable gain and loading seperate for all inputs, MM & MC capabilities It’s a very competent device.
You can pay more, but not convinced there are significant performance gains to be had from here. A different sound sure, unless you find that’s part of the fun?

 

[zebo67]

if you like the Accuphase phono board why not try their stand alone phono.

I have compared the plug in board with a C-27 and heard a worthwhile improvement. Plus you get 3 inputs which gives you the flexibility of 3 T/Tables or 3 arms. I run 2 tables and an extra arm with a mono cartridge. Adjustable gain and loading seperate for all inputs, MM & MC capabilities It’s a very competent device.
You can pay more, but not convinced there are significant performance gains to be had from here. A different sound sure, unless you find that’s part of the fun?

Thank you Rob. The C-57 is also on my list — it seems like the logical companion for my Accuphase integrated in terms of synergy. Having independent gain and loading per input is a big advantage, especially when running multiple arms. I agree, at this level it’s more about system synergy and sonic flavor than outright performance gains.

 

[hongkongfoufou]

Thank you Rob. The C-57 i§I HAVE c'ès also on my list — it seems like the logical companion for my Accuphase integrated in terms of synergy. Having independent gain and loading per input is a big advantage, especially when running multiple arms. I agree, at this level it’s more about system synergy and sonic flavor than outright performance gains.

I have the C47.
Great phono amplifier.
Esoteric E-03 too....