I can very highly recommend the K&K Audio Trio. It punches way above it's cost. I've been in this hobby for 3 decades, this is my last phono preamplifier. I bought one in the last year. Not sure if Kevin is still making them though. He is excellent to deal with.
Recommedation for Phono Pre for my modest rig
Hi there:
I have the following TT rig: Rega Planar 3 (2016), metal sub-platter, Michell Tecno-weight, Rega white belt, Delrin platter, Rega TTPSU 2, Shelter 201 and lastly Art DJII preamp. The latter was a stop gap until I could find a more suitable pre. I don't foresee the day where I would run a LOMC so a MM only pre would do me just fine. This is the final piece of the puzzle then I am focusing solely on collecting LP's, please consider this the last pre-amp I am ever going to buy.
My preference is something that if it can't be absolutely neutral than it be more center-right (warm/euphonic) than center-left (cold/analytical). And of course cost should be commensurate with the system it will be a part of.
Thanks in advance.