I’ve been using two Grado PH-1 phono preamps, upgraded with Vishay Naked Foil 100k resistors. High and Low gain switch available, so can be used for low output MI or some MC too. They are a bit shy in low register, but for $350 used it can be a very good choise. Retail is US was aboyt $500, i think it’s discontinued series. Looks nice in this mahogany wood boxes.
with vishay resistors on top, amazing for MM cartridges:
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14732345_1419850324699797_8191309061289395889_n.jpg?oh...
upgraded one for a friend in addition to my pair:
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15940433_1538037842881044_7259495916219819_n.jpg?oh=bc...
with vishay resistors on top, amazing for MM cartridges:
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14732345_1419850324699797_8191309061289395889_n.jpg?oh...
upgraded one for a friend in addition to my pair:
https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15940433_1538037842881044_7259495916219819_n.jpg?oh=bc...