I would buy used. Remember, that $75 phono stage cost $7.50 to make at usual industry markup. That such a stage is better than one in an integrated amp is not a recommendation for it but an inditement of the amp.
Looking for a phono preamp
As the title implies, I am looking for a phono preamp. My budget is under $200.
I've only recently gotten into hi-fi audio, and this is really my first vinyl experience. My overall system is best described as mid-fi, current specs are listed below:
Amp: NAD C372
Speakers: Sonus Faber Concertino
CD: Technics SL-PD8 5 disc changer
TT: Music Hall MMF5, stock
Cartridge: Shure M97XE
Also, has anyone used the USB-compatible preamps? They look interesting but I'm not sure if they're worth the premium.
And I know the changer is holding me back, so let's focus on the phono preamp.
Thanks,
Dave
I've only recently gotten into hi-fi audio, and this is really my first vinyl experience. My overall system is best described as mid-fi, current specs are listed below:
Amp: NAD C372
Speakers: Sonus Faber Concertino
CD: Technics SL-PD8 5 disc changer
TT: Music Hall MMF5, stock
Cartridge: Shure M97XE
Also, has anyone used the USB-compatible preamps? They look interesting but I'm not sure if they're worth the premium.
And I know the changer is holding me back, so let's focus on the phono preamp.
Thanks,
Dave