Dedicated phono-pre for MM only?

The review is about the more expensive version, the Vinyl Reference. I've encountered more so so reviews on the Vinyl One (the less expensive version) on the internet as well. Somebody told me that the Art Audio Reference is a retrofitted version of the K&K Maxxed out Kit. Going back to the idea of using the MM input of a good preamplifier instead, what about the John Curl MM design that Audible Illusions offered as an option in the AIM3A? Pablo.

Hi:

I was following the thread the last few days for a different reason than most of the previous participants. I have a Supratek Chenin that has only a MC input and I want to experiment with one of the Moving Irons made by Soundsmith that require a MM input. Currently mi analogue rig is Teres 255/Triplanar VII/Zyx Airy 3 and I am puting together a second analogue rig that would be finished in a couple of weeks. I bought a Townshend Rock III with a Moerch DP-6 and a totally refurbished Lenco L 75 (with a 70 pound plinth) with a Micro Seiki MA 505. I want to install the Soundsmith The Voice in both of those tables and see how it sounds. I can even install the Moerch in the Lenco and see what happens. That is the reason I am looking for a dedicated MM pre-pre. Thank you very much for this very informative thread and the options that you are considering. I will look for the K&K, Whest, Aqvox, Haberman and Allnic here on Audiogon and buy one of them. Regards, Pablo.

Thank you very much for the additions Lewm. I've already made an offer for an Allnic H 1200. Let's see if the seller accepts it and, eventually how it sounds with the Soundsmith The Voice. Pablo.