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Any Phono Stage that can load 100k, for $300 used?

In recent lengthy post, Raul recommends loading MM carts at 100k, rather than 47k. I've been trying to find phono stages that can be set at 100k without having to do soldering or anything complicated. Thus far, it seems that the Phonomena is appropriate; it's also in my price range. While I wait for one to come up used, I'm wondering if there are any other phono stages, stock, that allow loading to be set at 100k?

Thanks,
Rich
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winegasman OP
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Thanks for the quick replies but, frankly, they don't answer my question. First, I'm not interested in being talked out of the experiment. Second, I specifically say that I want to avoid any units where I have to modify the parts to achieve the objective -- the reason for this is simple -- I'm not in the least bit handy; I will break it.

What I'm trying to figure out is if there are other budget units, besides the Phonomena, that allow variable loading up to 100k?

Thanks,
Rich
winegasman OP
100 posts
 
Again, thanks for the responses. I'm hoping others weigh in with alternative options to the Phonomena, but if not I'll be keeping my eyes open for a used one.

Thanks Chadnliz for the endorsement of the Phonomena.
winegasman OP
100 posts
 
Audiofeil,

Why are you so troubled that I want to TRY this out? I'm not marrying Raul, and I'm not setting anything on fire. Based on Raul's extensive, thoughtful comments and experiments, I am simply curious to give the 100k loading for MM a try.

Based on Raul's suggestions, last year I picked up an Empire EDR .9, an old MM cart -- it's a great cart. I've also just picked up a Sonus Gold based on his recs, though I haven't mounted it yet. My main cart is a Benz Micro Ace L, which I like a lot, but the EDR .9 does things that the Benz can't.

It's just an experiment; lighten up.
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