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Phono Preamp-Nothing you like so Build your own?

If I'm going to have to spend more than a thousand bucks to get a phono preamp that I like, I'd just as soon build it myself. It will be less expensive and I'll be able to choose my own components to get the sound I like. Does anybody else feel that way, and if so, how did it work out for you?
Right now I'm leaning towards a solid state unit based on the OPA627 with PIO caps and a very regulated power supply.
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salectric
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I highly recommend a tube design by Stephen Robinson. The circuit is described in detail on his website. It can be built for less than $1000 (or for much more depending on choice of capacitors).

http://www.izzy-wizzy.com/audio/preampnew.html
salectric
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If you don't feel up to tackling a built-from-scratch project, there's always the Audio Note kit phono. I haven't heard it but it looks interesting and seems to be a good value.

http://www.audionotekits.com/M3PhonoStage.html
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