Avideo:
Or, you can try this. How about a Monolithic PS-1??? It's a good and INEXPENSIVE phono preamp. And it seems to be enjoying some good press as well. I have read two glowing reviews about the Monolithic PS-1, and both of the reviewers that I have reviews from seem to endorse the Monolithic PS-1 very highly. The only thing is that I hope that you already have a volume control elsewhere in your system chain, as the PS-1 does NOT have its own volume control. But other than that, it is a very good phono preamp, and at just $399.00, it's not that expensive either. You can get the basic version for just $399.00, and it comes with a "wall wart" type of power supply (which might just enough for your needs). And for just $260.00 more, you can get the PS-1 with the upgraded HC-1 power supply, which still keeps the total to WELL UNDER $1,000.00.
To check it out, go to manufacturers links on the front page of this site, click the letter "M", and then scroll down and click on "Monolithic", and that should take you directly to their website.
Try one and see what you think. I'm getting one myself. But if could only afford to spend more (which I can't right now), then I'll be getting the AcousTech PH-1. But at $1,200.00, it's a little too rich for my blood right now. But now, if I never get an AcousTech PH-1, then I won't lose any sleep over that. The Monolithic PS-1/HC-1 is an excellent choice.
--Charles--
Or, you can try this. How about a Monolithic PS-1??? It's a good and INEXPENSIVE phono preamp. And it seems to be enjoying some good press as well. I have read two glowing reviews about the Monolithic PS-1, and both of the reviewers that I have reviews from seem to endorse the Monolithic PS-1 very highly. The only thing is that I hope that you already have a volume control elsewhere in your system chain, as the PS-1 does NOT have its own volume control. But other than that, it is a very good phono preamp, and at just $399.00, it's not that expensive either. You can get the basic version for just $399.00, and it comes with a "wall wart" type of power supply (which might just enough for your needs). And for just $260.00 more, you can get the PS-1 with the upgraded HC-1 power supply, which still keeps the total to WELL UNDER $1,000.00.
To check it out, go to manufacturers links on the front page of this site, click the letter "M", and then scroll down and click on "Monolithic", and that should take you directly to their website.
Try one and see what you think. I'm getting one myself. But if could only afford to spend more (which I can't right now), then I'll be getting the AcousTech PH-1. But at $1,200.00, it's a little too rich for my blood right now. But now, if I never get an AcousTech PH-1, then I won't lose any sleep over that. The Monolithic PS-1/HC-1 is an excellent choice.
--Charles--