phono stage recommendations for garrard zero 100

Cambridge 640, you should find it for around $179 new, my preference in this range.

a lehmann black cube should fall around 350 used. it would also offer a fine path for upgrade

10-02-07: Elevick
Cambridge 640, you should find it for around $179 new, my preference in this range.

Available here.

i appreciate everyone's responses. the cambridge 640 looks like a good buy, thanks for the links, only because i have seen nothing but good things out of their entire line of electronics

Avrij, before you take the plunge, you should seriously consider a Bellari VP-129. I've owned several inexpensive SS phono pre's: NAD, Parasound, Musical Fidelity X-LPS. The tube-based Bellari sounded best in my opinion. It's hard to beat for less than $200 used. I see a couple for sale on Agon right now. -Mark

thanks for that vote mark, the variety of opinions is interesting. i am leaning towards some tube stage as i am being overcome by the little lights in the nite from my little dared.

I really like my Pro-Ject Tube Box II phono stage($350 new). MM/Mc capabilities. Great sound in my system for what it costs...excellent value. No complains at all.
FWIW, I thought the Bellari is MM only(?)

I got my 640 from Spearitsound!
I chose it over the Bellari for several reasons: I went for quality over quanity-the Bellari has headphone, volume and a fun little tube but at what expense to quality for that price range? Also the 640 is switchable mm/mc, I don't believe the Bellari is? Also, less to be bothered with on the 640-not a single control to mess with.
My final reason: The Bellari is tiny and my interconnects would pull it off the table...

Looking forward to a sound report!

If you are willing to do a little handy-work this would be one of the best under $1000.
Cornet2 Phonostage - half-kit version will cost you approximately $400.
www.hagtech.com/cornet2.html

thanks to all. went with the cambridge 640p. putting up new thread looking for fellow audio junky in tampa area interested in giving me a lesson in proper turntable setup.