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February 22, 2021, 06:27 PM #1Senior Member
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Phono Preamp Recommendation
Please give me some real world experiences and suggestions.
Under $5k, must have balanced out (balanced in a plus), high enough gain for low output MC but also at home with MM or MI cartridges. I lean more towards open holographic presentation.
A few I have considered. PS Audio Stellar, Parasound JC3+, BAT Vk-P6, Pass XP-17Marty
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February 23, 2021, 10:33 AM #2Senior Member
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Re: Phono Preamp Recommendation
In the sub 5k price point I like what you have chosen and I'll add ........
ModWright Instruments | PH 9.0 Tube Phono Stage
not sure if it will fulfill your balanced requirements though ........Cheers ! …. Dave
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February 23, 2021, 11:01 AM #3Member
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Re: Phono Preamp Recommendation
If a bit above 5k is ok, I will give a try to the Zesto audio phono Andros 2
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February 23, 2021, 11:05 AM #4Audioshark
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Re: Phono Preamp Recommendation
Pass XP17. We had it in the store and loved it.
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February 23, 2021, 12:40 PM #5Senior Member
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Re: Phono Preamp Recommendation
I really enjoy my SimAudio NEO 310LP. It comes in at about $2k, has both SE and Balanced outputs (one of the reason I went with this one was the Balanced outs). Has a slew of settings for both MM and MC cartridges including gain up to 66db. When using the Balanced outputs the gain goes up to 72db. The 310 is also built like a tank using thick metal casing and the Toroidal Power Transformer is separated and isolated internally.
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February 23, 2021, 01:56 PM #6Senior Member
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Re: Phono Preamp Recommendation
EAR 88PB
EAR - 88PB Tube Phono Preamplifier - JaguarAudioDesign.com
with volume control.hifi:
power: Audioplan Powerstar, Audioplan Finefilter, Audioplan Powerplant, Powercord
tube amp: Jadis DA 50 Signature RC, Line Magnetic 508ia
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turntable: Pro-Ject Xtension 10 + Ortofon Quintet Black MC
phono stage: Remton 383 MKII
cables: Audioplan Musicable bic 7a, Profigold, Wilbrand
home-cinema: Sony blu-ray, Yamaha rx v2700, Heco Metas 700 (4x), Heco center
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February 23, 2021, 03:20 PM #7Member
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Re: Phono Preamp Recommendation
I have used Pass XOno, Ayre, BAT VK P-5 & P-10, and conrad-johnson. I love the CJ
Jim
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