Phono stage to match ear 899

[kwmason]

I'm just awaiting delivery of an EAR 899 amp and I'm in need of a phono stage to match.

The cartridge is a Lyra Delos or DV 17d3 so would appreciate thoughts on what other 899 users recommend as the best match .

Budget second hand up to £1000

Cheers

 

[Zombie]

Quad QC24P? Designed by same guy...

 

[kwmason]

I have been looking at that zombie so hoping to hear some feedback from users

 

[Zombie]

One for sale on the bay for 900 gbp

 

[hifi_dave]

EAR 834p.

 

[kwmason]

interesting guys that they were the only 2 options i had so far considered. I know the 834P has stood the test of time but the few reviews i have seen tend to say its good but not wow and punching above its weight. As for the Quad - i will search for some reviews.
Any Ear 899 users out there using other options?

 

[uncl_nigel]

I have an EAR834 in the deluxe chrome version which I keep as a backup to my much more expensive valve phono stage. It is good especially on MM when I bought it, it replaced a Linn Linto very advantageously.

 

[Tbone50]

Have used this phono stage for a year now with a Koetsu Black Goldline in a Linn Ekos SE/ LP12 it is a really good sounding phono stage, highly recommended.

 

[Guest432]

Remton 383

 

[gerlando]

Croft RIAA-R + SUT
http://www.decoaudio.com/deco_audio_phono_stages.html

 

[eddieedwards]

Did Jake (lordmortlock) ever sell his modded art audio vinyl one? Worth consideration if still available.

It was in various classifieds and here http://www.hifi-forsale.co.uk/mobile/moreinfo.php?pid=37860&prodt=phonostage

 

[JohnW]

Have used this phono stage for a year now with a Koetsu Black Goldline in a Linn Ekos SE/ LP12 it is a really good sounding phono stage, highly recommended.

How do you find the Bass performance with the Quad?

 

[Pani]

I really like Lehmann Blackcube SE and Graham Era Gold phono stages in the mid budget category. They both seem to dissappear without leaving their signature which is a difficult act in this price point. The other very good phono stage is the Pro-ject phono RS with its external PSU, superb sound. Some found it better than the Aurorasound Vida.