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Entry level phono stage

HI,

I'm looking for an entry level phono preamp for my new (used)Bryston B60. I currently have a Technics SL-1950 (70's) with a $80 grado. I plan on eventually upgrading my phono setup to entry level hi-fi.

I'm probably going to get something nwe or used in the $200 range. I've seen a couple of Creek obh-8's online in that price range. I know I can get a new NAD setup for that price. Also, any one know anything about the bellari rolls vp129, I'm drown to the tube and the look of it. :)

Thanks for any advise.
sandman012

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sandman012 OP
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does anyone know how the Bryston internal phono stage (same one as their preamp) would compare to something I would buy new for $200?
sandman012 OP
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thanks all ....

has anyone heard both the bellari and cambridge audio?
sandman012 OP
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A friend of mine who is very well-versed in guitar amps/tubes is skeptical of the bellari:

"It's basically a tube mic pre repackaged .... this company makes 'tube' mic pres & they aren't good. It isn't a true tube design, they blend the noisy 'tube' signal with a cheap op amp signal. It's not a true clean tube amp signal. It's the wrong tube... too noisy.

Try to find another phono pre which uses 12ax7 tubes. I bet they don't use them."
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