Need advice on a good Phono preamp


I currently have a Music hall 5 with upgraded kimber wires .
It has a new Benz Micro Gold Low output moving coil cartridge.

I have currently a low cost opera audio PPM-6 Phono preamp.
I get a low hum in the speakers and it does not seem to do the job.

I can sell it for a loss to move it and can invest up to 700.00 US for a used phono that works well with a low output MC .5MV....

Or should I just sell the cartrige and buy another MM or High output MC???

I used a PS audio PCA2 preamp and a Halo A-21 Parasound paired with Revel Preforma 30's. I listen to rock and jazz.

I use good Nordost and cardas cables.

Thanks in advance for any info......

Ben
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Showing 1 response by marakanetz

Try your best, maybe add something that you've allocated but go with Benz PP1. They will work like Bonny and Clyde:-)
The cheaper version but very well designed is Michell ISO(designed by Tom Evans) which sells used ~$300. The only inconvenience with this model that you'll have to solder a proper load resistance for your cartridge.