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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Hey guys, apologies for the radio silence. Got a bit tied up. i ended up getting the Michael fiddler’s spartan 20 and returned the Fosi. The spartan 20 is dead silent, literally no sound at all. Fosi albeit great value for money, had this constant noise. Also, it sounded a little bloated in the mids and mid bass.. everything was a bit exaggerated.. the spartan 20 sounds extremely natural.. a bit unexciting at first but the clarity, and naturalness has definitely grown on me. |
@dcp20124 glad you reached out to Michael Fidler for the Spartan20. It puts to shame Phono stages 10x it's price |
@kofibaffour is the spartan 20’s MC good enough for LOMC carts? I’m considering upgrading to a Hana ML. Currently using an AT540ML. |
@dcp20124 I'd say send Michael Fidler an email. He'd be more than happy to answer and is gonna give you a better answer than my vinyl retired ass will ever do lol. Email - order@michaelfidler.com
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@dcp20124 Teac PE505 (S/B).. excellent RIAA perf., plenty of professional level features from Teac/Esoteric house.. |
