A used Manley Steelhead...extremely versatile
recommendations of phono preamps < $3000 range
Been obsessing over trying to select a new phono pre .... could use some insights / experience etc. and then some dealers to contact.
At this point I think I have the list down to either a Sutherland 20/20 or the Parasound JC3+.... was looking hard at the Whest 30RDT SE but it seems to be a little out of my price range and none on the used market.
I am currently using a well modified Jolida JD9, and have rolled quite a few tubes through it.
I want a phono pre that is more detailed / articulate, images better... don't care if it is tube or electronic.
Thanks for your thoughts and opinions Jim
At this point I think I have the list down to either a Sutherland 20/20 or the Parasound JC3+.... was looking hard at the Whest 30RDT SE but it seems to be a little out of my price range and none on the used market.
I am currently using a well modified Jolida JD9, and have rolled quite a few tubes through it.
I want a phono pre that is more detailed / articulate, images better... don't care if it is tube or electronic.
Thanks for your thoughts and opinions Jim
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Octave Eq.? Can't remember if its .2 or .5. A great phono stage for $1750 new. I had it for a while, but ended up wanting more. Had to go to Simaudio 610lp at $7500 retail to beat it. Can't guarantee it will work with everything but most definitely worth a try. A true bargain at the price and competitive with much larger and expensive phono pre's. Its not heavily reviewed but there is at least one review out there and may two. In my experience, they understate the Octave's performance. |
There’s an Allnic H-1201 listed for $2,200 that might be a good match in your system? https://www.audiogon.com/listings/phono-allnic-audio-h-1201-price-drop-2017-01-13-preamplifiers-98203-everett-wa Here's a review: http://www.dagogo.com/allnic-h-1201-phono-stage-review Something to consider if you don’t like the Pass Labs... |
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