I'm currently using a Vincent PHO-8.It is the best sounding inexpensive phono preamp I have used since selling my Lehman Black Cube SE.The Vincent lists for $399 and can be purchased for a little less.Sounds great,seperate power supply,attractive,well built and easy to use.I have tried inexpensive phono preamps from Bellari,NAD,Trichord and others and prefer the Vincent!
Budget Phono Amp / Stage Recommendation?
Hello all, I have decided to take the plunge into analogue!
I intend to purchase a used Thorens TD-150 and would need your recommendation for a budget (under $200) phono amp / stage (new or old?). I do hope for it to be MM and MC, just for the flexibility to test the differences.
Some recommendations have been: 1) NAD PP2 or PP3, 2) Pro-ject Phono Box II, 3) Cambridge 640p, 4) Bellari V130, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 SE.
I need a strong push to a specific model based on the current system that I have. Any comments would be appreciated.
My current system:
CD source: Rega Apollo
Amp: Primare A10
Speakers: Mission Cyrus 781
I intend to purchase a used Thorens TD-150 and would need your recommendation for a budget (under $200) phono amp / stage (new or old?). I do hope for it to be MM and MC, just for the flexibility to test the differences.
Some recommendations have been: 1) NAD PP2 or PP3, 2) Pro-ject Phono Box II, 3) Cambridge 640p, 4) Bellari V130, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 SE.
I need a strong push to a specific model based on the current system that I have. Any comments would be appreciated.
My current system:
CD source: Rega Apollo
Amp: Primare A10
Speakers: Mission Cyrus 781