I'm using a Graham Slee Gram Amp 2SE & love it! My front end is Goldring 1042/RB300 Incognito arm rewire(Self Inflicted) and Michell's Counterweight upgrade, on a 1988 Roksan Xerxes. Do make sure your T/T is well isolated (preferably on a wall shelf)the GS costs Appx £200GBP but has a lot of Oomph! This being cleanly administered dynamic clout.
Should I purchase an expensive phono preamp
I have a Nottingham Horizon TT with the Rega 250 arm and a Goldring 1000 series MM cartridge. This is hooked up to a Pioneer Elite VSX-99 AV receiver that has a built in phono stage. I am trying to improve on the phono stage but I am wondering if there will be diminishing returns going to the more expensive stages. I am considering Lehmann BC, Graham Slee Era Gold V and AcousTech PH-1. I listen to Jazz, Old School R&B and Classic Rock music mainly.