Jason Kennedy has posted a review of the Leema Essentials Phono phono stage (£495) at The Ear. His conclusions:
“The Leema Essentials is a remarkably revealing phono stage, it has less gain than average, which can undermine dynamics, but its transparency to pace and detail is top notch. It would suit turntables like the Linn LP12, many of the better Pro-Ject models, a Michell or any turntable that has finesse but needs a bit of extra vitality. If you want to add engagement and hear more of the inner detail from the groove the Essential is a class act at a competitive price.”
You can read the full review here.