I want to thank everyone who responded so far. Every recommedation was useful. However, without posting a new related thread, my choice based on budget has come down to the Jolida JD-9A (tube)phono pre-amp or the Graham Slee SE2 which is solid state.
The Jolida is both MM/MC and has small switches on the back to adjust impedance and loading which I have realized is very important for accurate cartridge performance Its chassis "supposedly" will support a medium weight table
The Graham Slee is smaller, almost cube shaped. It works with MM and high output MC's. It has an output range from 2.0 to 10mV.. However, it has no adjustments for impedance or loading which are pre-set.
I have not auditioned either or will have a chance to. However, the GS received very good reviews, the Jolida JD-9A, based on a poorly done review in "Enjoy the Music",was only better than average. The reviewer plugged the Jolida into a mega buck system that had a Thor TD-3000 phono pre-amp which lists for $6000. The reviewer claimed that compared to the Thor unit, differences between the Jolida and Thor were definately noticeable, but not as large as what he expected. His final rating of the Jolida was a B/B+ rating.....What a bonehead way to evaluate a product, that is, comparing a $450 PP against a $6000 unit!!!!
Therefore, I need some input about the compatibility of either the Jolida or the Graham Slee with the Dynavector and Rega cited in my thread Thank you
The Jolida is both MM/MC and has small switches on the back to adjust impedance and loading which I have realized is very important for accurate cartridge performance Its chassis "supposedly" will support a medium weight table
The Graham Slee is smaller, almost cube shaped. It works with MM and high output MC's. It has an output range from 2.0 to 10mV.. However, it has no adjustments for impedance or loading which are pre-set.
I have not auditioned either or will have a chance to. However, the GS received very good reviews, the Jolida JD-9A, based on a poorly done review in "Enjoy the Music",was only better than average. The reviewer plugged the Jolida into a mega buck system that had a Thor TD-3000 phono pre-amp which lists for $6000. The reviewer claimed that compared to the Thor unit, differences between the Jolida and Thor were definately noticeable, but not as large as what he expected. His final rating of the Jolida was a B/B+ rating.....What a bonehead way to evaluate a product, that is, comparing a $450 PP against a $6000 unit!!!!
Therefore, I need some input about the compatibility of either the Jolida or the Graham Slee with the Dynavector and Rega cited in my thread Thank you