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Cheap SS phonostage

I'm looking for an inexpensive (under $200) to mate up with a Sumiko Pearl MM cartridge.I've heard the Parasound PP-1/PP-2,but was wondering what else might apply.The unit should be small and w/o tubes.It will be used in a bedroom system, with a Winsome Labs Mouse driving my DIYs or re-built Radio Shack/Lineaum Pro LX-10..
Anybody heard the "baby" Soundsmith at $199?
Thanks in advance, for your thoughts.
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I had a Rotel 970 hooked up in MM to a stepup tranny and prefered it to my ex ARC PH3se. Go figure it out. It's a solidly built piece. You'll be very surprised what you find uder the hood. Lots of Black Gate caps and a Tamura power tranny inside.

Pls avoid the MC section. Very grainy sound. Not very usable in a high end system.
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