I personally use the Rolls Bellari VP129, which is a tube-based phono stage. Do a search and you'll see several dealers for the product as well as some glowing reviews. (You can also pop over to audioasylum.com in the vinyl forum for user opinions.) I really like mine and highly recommend it to anyone with a 970 who has an interest in LPs. Before my 970, I was using a Conrad Johnson PV8, which is no slouch in the phono section, and in many ways I prefer the Bellari.