I absolutely love my McIntosh Tube Tuner/Preamp, mx110z, it has 2 MM phono inputs that sound terrific, and you could use your existing phono stage thru any input. I use SUT for MC to keep using the mx110z's phono stage.
They have gotten more expensive this past year.
I just saw this one on eBay (it is the z version). Nice, text all clear on faceplate. Minor imperfections to black paint on rear surface of tuner glass, fairly common, and can be repaired if you really care. I broke my glass, had glass made locally (2 holes) and painted it with flat black paint as per original. Someone sells replacement glass online, McIntosh does not have any.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1971-Mcintosh-MX110-Tube-Preamp-Tuner/224365696174?hash=item343d3cd...
Mine is dead quiet, I forget and leave it on frequently. If this one is not: 30 day returns, you only risk return shipping cost.
this helped me decide to buy it.
https://positive-feedback.com/Issue77/vintage_mcintosh_experience.htm
They have gotten more expensive this past year.
I just saw this one on eBay (it is the z version). Nice, text all clear on faceplate. Minor imperfections to black paint on rear surface of tuner glass, fairly common, and can be repaired if you really care. I broke my glass, had glass made locally (2 holes) and painted it with flat black paint as per original. Someone sells replacement glass online, McIntosh does not have any.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1971-Mcintosh-MX110-Tube-Preamp-Tuner/224365696174?hash=item343d3cd...
Mine is dead quiet, I forget and leave it on frequently. If this one is not: 30 day returns, you only risk return shipping cost.
this helped me decide to buy it.
https://positive-feedback.com/Issue77/vintage_mcintosh_experience.htm