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Phono Preamp recommendation for VPI Prime

I just purchased the Prime. Currently have a ortofon 2m black cartridge but envision going to a MC cartridge. Current components are a Mac ma-6600, Revel F-30 speakers. Do I go tube or SS. Some of the ones I have started to research are Lehman Decade, Pass Xp-15, Manley Chinook. Any help sorting through this maze is appreciated.
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czbbcl
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I use the Herron VTPH-2 and it is a very nice phono stage simple to use and sounds great.
jperry
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Do you have a price range?

Kgturner is correct. you will get a recommendation for those three. I think you should also consider K&K, Art Audio, Aesthetix Rhea and Basis
markus1299
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I have the VTPH-2. I can't say enough good things about it. Dead quiet, very resolving and my Avid Volvere TT with an Ortofon A-90 is just a spectacular pairing.
brf
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Try the Liberty, as it comes with a 2 week no questions asked return policy if not satisfied.
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almarg
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A point that should be noted is that the input impedance of the OP's MA-6600 integrated amp is a low 20K for both its balanced and unbalanced inputs. That is marginal at best for use with the Rhea (see the second paragraph here), and I believe also for use with the Herron (ask Keith Herron to be sure, if the VTPH-2 is considered).

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-- Al
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