In your price range an EAR 834P would be an excellent choice and will be more musical than a Black Cube in my opinion. The PH3 is nice, but almost double your budget. EAR 834Ps, like the PH3, are easy to find and sell on Audiogon.
Phono-Pre Suggestions ?????
I am trying to venture back into vinyl and need sound suggestions for a phono preamp and cartridge combo. What works for you? I have a new Rega P-25 on the way and could use some help. I have favorable thoughts of getting a Dynavector or Rega cartridge. My budget for the pre is 500/600. And about the same range for a cartridge. To much out there and I really don't want to shoot in the dark!
System: Adcom GFA-5802
Adcom GFP-750
Adcom GCD-750
Magnepan 1.6QR
Sunfire Architectural Sig Sub
System: Adcom GFA-5802
Adcom GFP-750
Adcom GCD-750
Magnepan 1.6QR
Sunfire Architectural Sig Sub