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Rowland Consonance preamp needs a phono preamp

A friend is offering me a Jeff Rowland Consonance preamp for a great price, but it doesn't have a phono preamp. Problem is, I listen to a lot of vinyl. Can I find a good phono preamp and cables for around $200, or should I just forget it?

Thanks!

Christopher
chrisris
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justlisten
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i bought a consanance a few years ago and also wanted a phono stage---I called Rowland and they had one laying around, I think they sold it to me for $200-$300-it is simply a approx 3x3 inch black box pluin module.
chrisris OP
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Thanks for the tip - I'll give Rowland a call. Does their phono stage require a wall wart and additional cables?

Has anyone tried the Trigon Vanguard II made in Germany? It's available locally for $200.

Christopher
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I just called Rowland - they want $450 for the plug in phono stage. Ouch.
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syntax
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Do it. The Phono Section from this one is really good.
timlub
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You can buy a Yaqin MS11-B on ebay for around $100.00. I don't know anything that competes at the price. It is about as good as anything that you can buy under $500.00. If you can swing it, I'd buy the Rowland. You'll be glad that you bought the Rowland.
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