Is there a really great MM only solid state Phone Preamp?

I’m getting tired of tubes a was hoping not to pay a premium for the MC part. Budget around $2500. Thanks in advance for your recommendations!

dhcod05-27-2019 6:08pm

smrex13 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 645 posts 05-29-2019 at 08:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Take a look at the phono stages by Lejonklou (Osage Audio carries them). Lejonklou makes phono stages specifically dedicated to MM carts, and they have a very smooth, relaxing sound. There's a review of their Gaio on Analog Planet.
parrotbee Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 103 posts 05-29-2019 at 08:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you need adjustable eq curves take a look at graham see designs
dogbox Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 05-31-2019 at 11:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Absolutely, like 'parrotbee69' says, the Graham Slee Phono Stages - both MM and MC are worth a serious look! Mr Fremer thought Graham Slee's Phono PreAmps were very natural sounding and with a quality of something much more expensive. I started off with the cheapest MM Model that he also sells as a Kit and it really surprised me how great my analog section really was. [Rega, Rotel amp, JBL spkrs] He also has Headphone Amps and Monoblock Amps that I can't wait to check out as there is also the 'Lending Library' - try before you buy. Well worth you ears! DogBox [Steve]