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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.
rkbcpa55
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pbnaudio
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Excellent point -- Al, (as always) The Liberty can effortlessly drive a load of < 30 Ohms. From its maker.

Good Listening

Peter
rkbcpa55 OP
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Thanks for everyone's input. Being new to a lot of this it gives me a lot to think about. The biggest issue is not always having the ability to try a phono stage first. Al I was considering the Rhea but was unaware of the technical issues. My max price is $4000. I think I'm looking for a tube model as all my other equipment is SS. However that being said when you read many of the reviews I'm not sure. This stuff can make your head spin! I can't tell you enough how I love the sound of vinyl. My tastes in music runs from say Led Zeppelin to Ella.
moonguy
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Just because you have an all ss system, don't think that you need a tubed phono stage. I made that mistake and it wasn't the sound I liked.

The phono stage was a Zesto andros, yes it sounded nice, just not to my liking. I ended up with a Simaudio Evolution 610. That's out of your price gap, however you might want to consider the Simaudio 310lp and 320 power supply which fit well with in your budget.
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