Turntable disappointment, what did I do wrong?

[Rma]

Soooooo

End of the story :-)

I have now received and installed the AudioParks Puffin with Toslink out (in is now an option). 

It sounds FANTASTIC and although I did not feel the need for it, the equalizer options are super well done, subtle and yet noticeable, also fun to play with. The “magic” function works much better than I thought it would, and the “grade” option is also super nice to have.

Communication with them has been great, very personable and reactive.

I am SUPER happy with the preamp, and also kind of happy to purchase something from that person/company as it’s a small business with a ton of knowledge, vs a large disembodied company.

Thanks @eladeb and @ragwo for the recommendation.

This little device is everything I needed and much more, and the value coming from it far exceeds its price tag in my opinion.

I am SUPER SUPER SUPER happy, my vinyls sound awesome with my pair of Phantoms Premier Gold. 
Only downside is that I’ve purchased a lot more vinyls now... getting deep in that rabbit hole now... 

Thanks again for all the support.