For the 'phile who already has everything? – It could be Clearaudio's new Balance Reference MM/MC phono stage with integral remote-controlled volume, external PSU and two discrete inputs to accommodate dual tonearms selectable by remote. Belly dipswitches set input impedance and capacitive loading. There's stereo/mono, a subsonic filter with 18dB/oct. attenuation below 20Hz. There are even two 6.3mm headfi ports. €7'999 puts one underneath the tree.
