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Phono Pre Advice

Hi,
I'm in the market for a new phono stage $2,500-$3,500 (or so)
VPI Classic 1, Ortofon Quintet Blue, JPS Labs cables
Current phono pre: Channel Islands PEQ-1 MKII/AC15 MKII power supply. Is is a little "lean" relatively low noise but lacking weight and dynamics

In contention are:
Modwright PH-9 + power supply
Goldnote PH10 + power supply
PS Audio Stellar Phono (when released in September) no option for external power supply
*also love the look of the Thorens tep 302! Anyone heard it?

Thank you for any and all thoughts on those listed or others not on my radar, lots of amazing experience here!!

Best,
-JP
jp-2213

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jp-2213 OP
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*Owned a few Halo pieces...
jp-2213 OP
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Thank you!
i do not have a local Herron dealer but I will do as much research as I can, very intriguing and all of their preamps have a stellar reputation 

@simao is the LCD display on the PH 10 distracting to you? Can you defeat it entirely? 

I have have looked at the  Parasound, I have opened a few Halo pieces in the past, looking to go in a different direction, and while not as important as performance, I feel the aesthetic of the Halo line could use and update even if that would add some $$ to the cost.

thx again,
-JP
jp-2213 OP
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I'm glad I posted, lots of great feedback...thank you,

I haven't thought of the Luxman, there is a dealer within an hour, as the owner of Accuphase amplification, I appreciate "higher end" Japanese gear. Definitely going on the list
-JP
jp-2213 OP
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@sleepwalker65 If the above is directed at my post, I'm not sure how you mean?

I simply was soliciting feedback on my short list and thoughts on phono stages I may not have yet considered. I did receive some good feedback and am pleased with the results

Happy listening...
-JP
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