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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
zenieth
john_tracy
341 posts
 
You might give a listen to the Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood. It got a rave reveiw in Stereophile and can be had on Audiogon for ~$400. I'm listening to one now and like what I am hearing.
cmo
471 posts
 
I have used a Sonic Frontier phono pre (the SFP-SE) and liked it a lot. It has switchable gain and loading is adjustable too. All in all a nice pre, it was stereophile A rated component if it means anything to you. I see them for sale on A-gone for $700-900.
seaduffy13824e8
1 posts
 
Monolithic sound phono amp and upgraded power supply. I purchased this combo used from Audiogon for under $500
subcoolman
17 posts
 
Hi, it's me again! Flu is gone!

I see you purchased the EAR.

After you get things settled out (cartridge-wise) and have gotten a good handle on the sound, give me a shout (email) and tell me what you think of this phono pre. Not familiar with tubed phono preamps myself, but am curious to hear what you have to say. Still like my SS, but you never know.....

Congrats, and good listening!

Jim
consttraveler
250 posts
 
Dynavector carts. are usually a very good match with the P-25. Look for a MC with 0.5mv, or greater, out-put.
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