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Need recomendations for Preamp

Good morning fellas, I’ve been on the search for a while to find a phono preamp to put between my dual 1242 TT that has been restored, and my Outlaw Audio RR2160 receiver, feeding into Klipsch RP-160M speakers.

Ive looking for a tube preamp @ $500 or less.

Any help is appreciated. Thank you.
esm613
elliottbnewcombjr
5,378 posts
 
what signal strength will you be starting with? future considerations?

I use MM (moving magnet) cartridges, to get high output signal, 3.5mV, ... some cartridges as high as 5.0mV. they need phono eq and pre-amp to amp.

MC (moving coil) produce much lower signal strength, they need pre-pre amp, phono eq, and pre-amp to amp. 

MC are loved by many, I stay away from them.
esm613 OP
3 posts
 
Im currently trying to figure that out at the moment.
esm613 OP
3 posts
 
Also contemplating if I should upgrade cartridges.
mesch
3,481 posts
 
At your budget, with your TT,  I would stick to MM cartridges. Also I believe there are not too many new tube phonostages under $500. Easier to find a quality SS one that provides desired gain without noise. 
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