The the $500 range used, it's hard to beat a Conrad Johnson PV10 with included phono stage (or, for a bit more, a PV9A). Use it as a full function preamp or just use it tape out for a phono stage only.
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Best phono pre in the 500.00 price range Used
I recently bought a Sota Comet table with a Origin Live OL1 with the structural upgrade & Litz wire upgrade. The cartridge is a Audio Technica AT-OC9ML/ll. My present setup consist of a Classe CA 300, Linn Wakonda MM phono stage only, Linn Karik and B&W 802 series 3 speakers. I was running a Systemdek llX table with a Alphonson Opal toneare and Rega Exact cartridge but decided to try out this Comet that I got at a very fair price. My biggest concern nonw is a phono pre. Any ideas out there for a good match at the 500.00 dollar price point in the used market. Thanks in advance and happy listening.
Cheers Deanna
Cheers Deanna