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Technics 1200G phono recommendations

I plan to purchase a Technics 1200G turntable. Need recommendations for a phono stage. Budget under under 3k, used ok. I do not want to exceed the quality of the turntable, if that makes sense. Would also appreciate recommendations on Ortofon cartridge to match the level of TT. 
Will pair it with Mastersound 845 tube amp and Diapason adamantes III speakers. 

How much difference  does a tube phono make? Is it safe to assume that SS phono will be just as good as tube phono? I'd like to have a totally analog system, including a tube phono, but not sure how much SS phono will take away from analog sound. 
ei001h

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lexx21
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Ei001h its like another poster said...its matching the phono pre to a cartridge, not to the table.
lexx21
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Pro-ject does make a very good phono preamp. Mine is dual mono as well and quiet as a church mouse. Each channel configurable for loading with mc cartridges.

The whole cadenza line is quite good. Expensive, but good.

I am planning to get the dynavector 20x2 for my next cartridge. Really good reviews and 1000 bucks cheaper than a comparable ortofon.

If you are planning to get the blue, why not save a little longer and get the black? Its about 600 more, but then you would have their top of the line.
lexx21
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I am using a pro-ject se box ii, which is a tube hybrid phono pre. It handles both mm and mc carts. I enjoy the sound very much. I think that I paid 350 used and thought it was a great deal, so it falls well under what you are looking to spend.

Are you looking to use mm or mc?
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