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Help me choose a phono pre

Hello all,

I need help choosing a good phono preamp. I am fairly new to the Vinyl world. I got my first turntable last year (Technics 1210 GR) along with the AT VM540ML.  Right now, I’m using the phono input on my Marantz PM Ki Ruby integrated amplifier which powers my Usher Mini Dancers. 
 

I understand that a dedicated phono pre amp help with RIAA and will allow me to explore and get the most out of cartridges esp MC ones.

What are some options under the 1k range? Is there an aspect of synergy with other components? If so, please recommend ones that will pair well with my current set up. Thank you so much!

 

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dcp20124

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facten
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Clearaudio Smart Phono V2 - has gain control, setting options for MM and MC

 

Review link below should you be interested , it includes brief comparison with the aforementioned Schiit Mani

https://pt.audio/2023/04/14/clearaudio-smart-phono-v2-review/

facten
2,962 posts
 

If The Fosi sounds so good to you then keep it. That said the only way you will know if it offers equal to, or more or less SQ, functionality, etc . than the others you identified is to try one or more of them yourself. Time to make your own decision.

facten
2,962 posts
 

@dcp20124 one thing you might consider if not now but for the future is that other than some degree of gain adjustment the Fosi doesn't offer any cartridge loading adjustments,  at least none that I can see, to potentially better dial in cartridge matching and therefore SQ

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