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Budget Phono preAmp

Hi All,

I am trying to make a small upgrade to my current system - for which Vinyl will be the most used source. My thinking is an affordable Phono PreAmp - but I’m trying to decide which one. I’m currently looking at either:
  • Rega Fono MM MK3
  • Moon 110LP v2
My current system is:
  • Dynaudio Special 40s
  • 30 year old Linn Axis Turntable with new Addikt MM cartridge
  • Marantz sr5014 A/V receiver
So right now it is all Moving Magnet and no need for Coil. Eventually the Linn will need to be replaced, and probably a later cartridge upgrade too, but by then I’ll have upgraded the receiver situation to either a nice integrated option or separates. Right now its most bang for the buck with a limited investment.

All thoughts warmly appreciated!
terracebk21
mr_m
1,900 posts
 
I have had the Rega Fono and Schiit Mani in my system. Hands down, the Schiit Mani. I still have it as a spare, as I have upgraded.
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fuzztone
5,508 posts
 
+1 on the Puffin. It will make any cart sing.
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birdfan
162 posts
 
I have both the Schiit mentioned above. Tons and f settings to accommodate any cart.. and cheap. I also have a Lounge Audio LCR and have been very pleased with it
johnto
980 posts
 
I had a Moon 110 and my buddy the Sciit I can tell you the Moon sounded clearly better. Good luck happy spinning.
ronribbons
23 posts
 
I have a Parasound Zphono XRM.  It is $600.  MM/MC, and a mono switch which works pretty well if you have some mono records.  I’ve been pretty happy with it and a great value.  Well reviewed on a few big sites if you want more in depth description. 
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