help me pick a phono preamp.


Ok I just purchased a VPI Scout with Grado Sonata 0.5mv combo here on Audiogon. I now need a little help picking a phono stage. What I don't quite understand is "input load", how do you match that? What about gain? Budget around $1200 Any help appreciated. Thanks
toddwj

Showing 1 response by tjbearman

If you want to experiment/learn about the effect of load settings, try the Phonomena (is that how you spell it?)
It has all sorts of easy-to-use settings for different loads and gains. It sounds mighty good, too. Once you decide what load is best (gain is less important, once you have enough, say with a MC), try a few other brands with matching loads. I'm using the Musical Fidelity A3CR preamp. I think the X-LPS should sound about the same.

TJ