08-28-09: MonakoYes, now that you ask. Hdm's advice was very good. For a little over $300, I'd go for the new stylus for the AT31E and a good entry level phono preamp that has the gain for a low output moving coil pickup.
thanks johnnyb53, was just wondering, if i'll be spending roughly $300+ dollars on the AT150, wouldn't it be better if i get the new stylus for my AT31E and then get a phono preamp (from KAB; Music Hall MM/MC preamp) for almost the same amount of money? just exploring what would be the better move...
My first choice for a phono stage in your price range is the Cambridge 640P. The stylus and 640p add up to about $340.
For a review, download issue 21 of Tone Audio magazine here and read the review on page 45.