Phono Pre Selection Advise

Would appreciate suggestions. I am looking for an inexpensive Phono Pre, under $100 new or used. I don’t have a lot of records, so I don’t want to spend much. Ability to play either MM or MC would be a plus.

bioman06-15-2008 7:39pm

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audiofeil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,011 posts 06-18-2008 at 09:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Some of the Creek models are decent and can be found in your price range.
dkzzzz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 124 posts 06-17-2008 at 10:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Rotel phono stage is arguably the best in under $200 range. Retails new for $199-$179 has MM/MC switch.
hitman_hifi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 75 posts 06-16-2008 at 02:23am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You can probably get a Musical Fidelity X-LPS (similar to mine, not the V.3) for around $150.
grinnell Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,095 posts 06-16-2008 at 12:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete look for a used Parasound Zphono. works for mm and mc. quiet around $100 used.
output555 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 120 posts 06-16-2008 at 12:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Spend more money, get the PS Audio GCPH. It's worth every extra penny, and then some.
radrog Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 157 posts 06-15-2008 at 10:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In that price range your not gonna be happy.
dunkmeister Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 52 posts 06-15-2008 at 10:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete New I would recommend the Cambridge Audio 540p. Used you can find an NAD pp-2 and maybe a Cambridge Audio 640p.

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