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looking for pre phono for Thorens 160

Hi all,

I need a Pre phono for Thorens 160.
The bufget is a bit tight but anyway I don't think this turntable deserves more than that (with all the respect of course).
The option I thought about:
PROJECT TUBE BOX II
PROJECT TUBE BOX SE 1
BELLARI 129 - is the cheaper but as i understand it worth any dollar and even can compete with much expensive phonostage.

they all based on tubes ,
What would u choose from this list?
Thanks
avico

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avico OP
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Thanx Grinnell,
I understand there's some Humm issue with the Bellari but as I know the Thorens doesn't have any GND so I guess it should have an issue -please correct if I'm wrong.

Can you please advice which one is consider as better choice:
PROJECT TUBE BOX II
PROJECT TUBE BOX SE 1

Is there big difference between the two?

for the Bellari the reviews looks promesing,I can get it in half price than the Projects phono stage but not if it will be better choice:
http://www.musicdirect.com/product/73106

another option in same budget is the GRAHAM SLEE - GRAM AMP 1.
I never heard it ,Is the basic model and I'm not sure is better only cause of the name .

Thanks a lot for the help people...
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