best phono stage under 10k


Hi
I am looking for a phono preamp I have a radio antenna behind my house (I have had problems with the radio signal and noise with phono -tubes) so I am determined to go in search of a solid state, I am inclined to the warm sound, any recommendations?
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Showing 2 responses by jbhiller

Personally I'd like the Manley Steelhead at <$10k.  It also has a line level single ended input for your DAC/CD/Streamer, which means it can function as your phono pre and preamp.  But I'm a tube guy and like the Manley sound.  They also have superb customer service and the company will be around because of its foothold in the recording industry. 
OP, sorry to hear about the RFI you are battling. That is so frustrating it would keep me up at night. Putting that aside for a moment....

If my budget went to $10k I’d buy a Manley Steelhead. It’s pretty cool that it can serve as a line stage input for a digital source too. Loading options are on the fly. Now, I own the Chinook (disclaimer) so I’d welcome more of what it does so well. 
Best of luck!