The Emotiva XPS-1 phono preamp is pretty good and under $200. I used it in the past and didn’t have any issues. I recommend reading up on it.
best mm/mc preamp under $200 and best mc cartridge under $500 for an SME 3009 S2 arm ?
I guess the title says it all. The arm is on a Linn Sondek LP12.
- Has anyone had any ACTUAL experience with a moving coil cartridge on an SME S2 arm, which is very light and hence needs a hi compliance cartridge ? $500 is the max I want to spend. Bass slam & needing extra treble to the point of being too bright is the most important factor to me. At my age, my ears are not what they used to be :-)
- Also, can anyone suggest an under $200 mc/mm simple preamp ?
Thanks
- Has anyone had any ACTUAL experience with a moving coil cartridge on an SME S2 arm, which is very light and hence needs a hi compliance cartridge ? $500 is the max I want to spend. Bass slam & needing extra treble to the point of being too bright is the most important factor to me. At my age, my ears are not what they used to be :-)
- Also, can anyone suggest an under $200 mc/mm simple preamp ?
Thanks