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Newbie needs help?

I purchased a new Harmon Kardon t35c the other day(my first turntable) and hooked it up to my vintage receiver and really liked it! I would like to try it in my main rig but my Bryston B-60 does not have a phono card. I would like to only spend about $200 new or used for a phono pre-amp until I decide that I am going to really get into vinyl. The cartridge that came with the unit is a Stanton 681 EEE. Any suggestions would be appreciated as I know almost nothing about turntables.
mik971
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elevick
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You can use the tape output from the HK into your Bryston if you just want to see how it sounds?
As far as phono pre's, I would only pick one in that price range: Cambridge 640. It's excellent for the money, no gimmicks, very compatible. Much better than the 540 too.
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kotta
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Rega makes very good products as well. Another possiblity would be Sumiko.
kmulkey
173 posts
 
Another vote for the Cambridge...very good value.
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