Tube Pre, budget $1K?

I am new to this.

Any thoughts on a good tube preamp with a phono section for under $1000?

I have a McIntosh 2100 and an AR turntable modified by George Merrill. My cartridge is is an AT MC.

otherdoor10-09-2008 10:37pm

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mingles Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 796 posts 10-10-2008 at 03:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You can get a Bottlehead Foreplay kit (line stage) and Seduction (phono stage) as a package deal for $684. Both of these units have a cult following for being over-achievers. A good forum to check out: best bang for the buck tube preamp?
darkmoebius Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 900 posts 10-10-2008 at 05:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Counterpoint SA-3000 with Phono MM or MC Or look for a used Audio Research SP-9
zachhahn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13 posts 10-10-2008 at 07:47am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete there's one for sale (auction) here now.
woodman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 152 posts 10-10-2008 at 01:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete check out AES (Audio Electric Supply) by Cary!
mingles Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 796 posts 10-10-2008 at 04:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Counterpoint is an excellent suggestion. Don't miss it.

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