What's the best Phono preamp under $1000??

What should I expect to pay to get something decent?

Thanks in advance. Dave Taylor, chicago

strad54905-12-2008 12:53am

mjm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 20 posts 05-12-2008 at 02:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete New? Used? MM or MC? Tube or SS? Is a remote important? How many line inputs are needed at minimum? What are the partnering components? A preamp is a tool for a job - so to get the right one, you have to define what the job requires. Cheers, Mark
strad549 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 05-12-2008 at 03:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Used is fine. MC. Either tube or SS. Remote unnecessary (why would I need one?) One input is enough. Surrounding equipment: Michelle Gyrodek with AT OC9 MC cartridge. Audio Research LS16 Mk 2 preamp with Parasound Amp. Dac is Goldmund Memisis 12.
tom_hankins Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 928 posts 05-12-2008 at 09:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A used Sim Audio LP5.3 would be an option. I have had great success with the one I am using.
lak Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,643 posts 05-12-2008 at 09:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A used Plinius Koru, if you can find one. Does it all and is a real sleeper that most audiophiles are unaware of.