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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. 
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sandthemall
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I have a 1200G. Excellent turntable.
I use an AT VM740 ML. It's a dual moving magnet microline cartridge. I like it better than the pricier 750ml. It's a good match for the tonearm.

For phono stage, I'm using a Project Phono Box RS. It is their best phono stage ($1000). You can throw out the wall wart and order their separate battery powered power supply ($700). I found an outboard 18v power supply on ebay for about $200 and it is very quiet. This phono stage is also dual mono...so there are cartridge settings are for both channels.

With the RS, you can set a very low compliance (100) and it works with MC carts too.


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