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Want to get into Analog but i do not have a preamp

I would like to add a turntable to my system but I only have a cd based system now.
I run my wadia direct into Wolcott tube mono's
I was thinking of trying a Vpi Aries or something in that line but do not currently have a preamp.
What would be a good but NOT very expensive preamp that I would only use for vinyl??
Thanks in advance!
btstrg

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dan_ed
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One option would be an EAR 834p with volume control. There is one for sale right now. I don't know the seller, but getting one used might be the most cost effective way to try analog. You will be able to sell the 834p easily if you decide analog is not for you or if you decide to move up. Also, there are several reputable places to have these modified.

Best,

Dan
dan_ed
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With the 834p, I believe that the load is fixed a 500 ohms for the MC input but I'm going on questionable memory here. (For MC you really don't care about the capacitance.) Pretty good value for most cartridges. It is easy to place load resistors across the input jacks if you calculate what the proper values are, that is if you want to fine tune the load. But by then you'll be long past the decision of whether or not vinyl is what you want to do.

Good luck in your search,

Dan
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