How much to spend on phono preamp

I am thinking of buying VPI prime scout with Ortofon MC Quintet Black S. How much is it worth spending on phono stage? Is something like Fono MC Phono Preamp enough?

neo_the_one10-04-2018 3:05am

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jackd Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,078 posts 10-04-2018 at 03:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Excellent and fully adjustable choice would be the Gold Note PH-10. http://www.tonepublications.com/analogaholic/the-gold-note-ph-10-phonostage/
jackd Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,078 posts 10-04-2018 at 05:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete O.K. then I would suggest this combo. https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/products/mz2mz2-s http://www.vista-audio.com/products/phono-2/index.htm Total should be just over $1600
jackd Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,078 posts 10-04-2018 at 04:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don't think it was as flexible plus it is discontinued.
jackd Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,078 posts 10-04-2018 at 05:17am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Are you trying to stay under or around $1500 for a headphone amp and a phono preamp?

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