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best phono preamp for Art Audio Symphony II?

I am wondering what the best "affordable" (1-2k $) phono preamp or line stage with very good phono section would be to go with an Art Audio Symphony II amplifier (with volume control)? I am considering the new Eastern Electric phono preamp or Graham Slee V, but open to other suggestions. What about Wright Sound or other smaller companies?

Many thanks.
gemini05

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sdrsdrsdr
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If that is your budget. Go passive preamp or use the built in Volume control. I would go for the optional higher grade volume that Art offers. you must spend more on a pre-amp than that to be as good as passive. I used to have a placette passive ($1000) and it was a toss up of which was better comparing it to my Hovland HP-100 ($5000)for line stage. I sold the Hovland. That was three years ago now and things have changed, many more dollars spent.

Spend your whole budget on the best phono you can get. Yes I have heard the Art is a good choise for the money.
Steve.
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