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Phono Preamp - 2k budget?

System:
Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum Integrated Amplifier KT120's
Pro-Ject RM-5SE (Blue Point #2)
Anthony Gallo Reference 3.1's (No SA amp)

Relatively new to Vinyl and don't see going back to a digital system anytime soon so I am looking to move into a new playing field with my phono preamp. I listen to Classic Rock, Rock, A good amount of acoustics and a dab of classical. If anything, my system is lacking in bass so id prefer a phono preamp that is more on the dynamic, lively side of things if thats possible.

All suggestions are welcome!

Here is the list of ones that have been suggested already:

Manley Chinook
Rega Aria
Rogue Audio Ares
vedder323
don_c55
1,025 posts
 
Ditch the Blue Point #2! It is crap!
john_tracy
341 posts
 
David12, the K&K phono pre now sports a MOSFET/tube cascode front end and a current source fed shunt regulator for the B+ supply. Having recently modified a buddy's unit I can testify that the changes are not at all subtle, but very compelling. If you haven't upgraded yet you shouldn't wait. For anyone sitting on the fence over purchasing one, these changes should tip them in favor of the K&K.
luvsmusic
10 posts
 
I also recommend the Sutherland 20/20 which I've owned for about 2 years. It's very quiet with a true black background, has tremendous adjustability from both a gain settings and loading perspective and best of all both vocals and instruments sound like listening to the real thing in concert from jazz, rock, blues and classical music it makes the performers come alive in my room.I really can not find any fault with it and has been bullet proof for me; it continues to reproduce beautiful music that does not sound reproduced.
jperry
2,437 posts
 
Try the Fosgate Signature Phono Stage.
gideon323
1 posts
 
I decided on the Parasound JC3.
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