Recommendations for a phono preamp for MMF5


I thinking of adding a turntable to my system. I will probably get a Music Hall MMF5 but cannot decide on a phono preamp. I am currently considering a Creek OBH8 or Music Hall MMF-1. My pre-pro is a Theta CasaNova with MG3.6 speakers.
maggieowner

Showing 1 response by gthrush1

The turntable should not be a consideration of which RIAA you choose.

What really matters is what cartridge you plan on using. If you want to keep budget under control, I'd recommend choosing either a high output MC or an MM. Any of these would easily be accomodated by most RIAA circuits.

I think the Clearaudio Alpha is an incredible bargain for ~$250 new. The Gram Amp SE is supposed to be a great budget RIAA (though I have never heard it). I think it was reviewed in the last TAS. I'm pretty sure it is available factory-direct for ~$250.