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Phono Preamp with Optical/Coaxial Output

I am looking for a phono preamp to connect directly to my DAC. If I do this then I can use my existing preamp (Campbridge Audio Azur 851N). Otherwise, I will need to buy a new preamp. I’ve been Googling and can’t seem to find anything. I did find this (http://www.psaudio.com/products/nuwave-phono-converter/#tab-rear-panel) by PS Audio but it’s more than I want to pay. I would want it under $500. Thanks.

EDIT:  Maybe I could use a Sprout?
treebeard1

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treebeard1 OP
148 posts
 
I'll look it up but not sure it is sold around me.
treebeard1 OP
148 posts
 
cedargrover,

Alright, you win.  I just had a brain fart.  I wasn't necessarily looking to digitize.  I was thinking if there was some way to use my 851N with my Rega P3 then I could move my Arcam CD72 and Halo A21 to the basement system and then just get a good integrated for the upstairs system.  That would give me the best stereo in the basement and declutter the living room, which would make my wife happy. I think she was a little surprised when the A21 showed up and it looked like a mainframe under the TV :)  I guess it's not going to happen.  I will need to search for a pre and then a DAC and then eventually an amp before the basement is done.

Thanks.

treebeard1 OP
148 posts
 
At the end of the day I still have to pony up either way, so I'm going to leave the 851N digital preamp on system #1 and work on building system #2.  I'm not sure what you said in the second paragraph :)
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