Thanks, Azazello. From your reply I gather the Exotik/Akurate is better than the Majik, rather than just having multi-channel digital processing, which hadn't been clear to me. Is the Kinos significantly better again, for two-channel? It may be too late already, but I saw one (ex-dem) for about 1400...

Hi, I've been lurking for a while, and there seem to be some sensible people here, so I'm looking for advice. I'm thinking of upgrading my pre-amp. Currently have LP12/Keel/Ekos/Adikt feeding Wakonda/LK140/Kans. I've spotted a Kinos going cheap - but it has no phono section, so I'd have to budget ex...