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Phono amp question


I am purchasing a PSE HL-1 tube hybrid preamp, and wish to add a phono amp to use with a high output (2.5 mV) Micro Benz ACE. My budget is up to $600-700.

1. Given it is a tube hybrid, is it better to go with a tube v. solid state phono section?

2. Would consider building a kit, and have looked at the Bottlehead Seduction and AES (cary) PH-1. I have also looked at the Project Tube Box SE.

Any other suggestions or recommendations in this price range?

Thanks, Bob
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pauly
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The Bottlehead seduction is an excellent choice and will suite your cart. It sounds very competent right out the box (once built of course!) and responds well to mods.

Another excellent phono is the Audionote phono kit. It is more expensive and a little more involved to build than the Bottlehead but to my ear it does sound slightly better.

Regards
Paul
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