Phone stage for VPI Scout 1.1

Can anyone recommend a phono stage in the $300- approx. $1000 (new or used) range for my newly purchased Scout. I know there are tons out there however, any that stand out in this range or match well with VPI?

samzx1212-07-2015 9:21pm

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samzx12 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,232 posts 12-07-2015 at 09:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In addition my cartridge is a MM Ortofon 2M Black.
samzx12 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,232 posts 12-08-2015 at 06:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for the recommendations. I have never heard of Croft.
samzx12 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,232 posts 12-10-2015 at 02:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Also saw another Sutherland (non battery) phono stage which looks like a step up from the PH-3.
samzx12 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,232 posts 12-11-2015 at 03:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sutherland seems to be a good one and receives nice reviews. The Insight is $1500 new I think however, $950 seems like a good deal. Do you have experience with Sutherland Yogiboy? What is the sonic signature? I'm more of a tube guy so I don't like the cooler side or front row but also don't like too warm or back row.
samzx12 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,232 posts 12-13-2015 at 01:39am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Infection I can't afford a $4k phono stage :(
samzx12 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,232 posts 12-12-2015 at 08:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete True yes it is a roll of the dice unfortunately. I am inquiring about the Sutherland so we'll see. So many choices lol.
samzx12 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,232 posts 12-14-2015 at 02:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Darkstar thank you very much for the advice. I think I will go for the Sutherland plus they review very well. I can always sell it for pretty much what I paid it I'm sure if I'm not satisfied.
samzx12 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,232 posts 12-14-2015 at 02:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Butch thanks for the recommendation. If my offer on a SE PH-3D doesn't get accepted I will look closer at the Minimax. I do NOT like this new Audiogon buying and selling system. Before I could get a response in a reasonable amount of time and now it can take 2 freaking days. Grrrrr :(

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