Phono Preamp w/ Rumble Filter


Looking for suggestions on a Phono PreAmp under $5k new or used that has a rumble filter and balanced outs. Seems these two options greatly reduce choices. Rumble is a must, may can do w/o XLR. Current TT is a Denon 100th Anniversary with a 110 Anniversary MC cart, but may eventually upgrade them as well. 

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There is a preferred course in high end audio is to fix the problem… never cover it up. Covering up problems makes it worse.

I highly recommend identifying the source of the rumble and just get a great phonostage. I would look for a used Audio Reserach PH8… a real classic, incredibly good sounding. 
 

I have had phonostages ranging from $200 and $17,000. While my current is best… the PH8 was an incredible value.

 

If you could show photos of your system under your UserID I am sure we can figure out why you think you need a rumble filter.

@audiosaurusrex - Thanks, I was looking at the Phonos, reading up on it as well. Most comments echo yours. Still considering. Table is about 35 lbs and pretty well damped on its stock feet. Was the Phonos a little noisy, I read a review stating it is.

@lalitk - Great! Thank you. Didn't see that one. Looked at the JC3+ and loved what I saw, but no rumble. Why wouldn't they offer the filter on the JC3+..it's got everything else. For the price, I may give this one a shot just to see.

@ghdprentice - Previous speakers were IRS Betas, didn't notice the rumble. Maybe servos had something to do with it. Replaced Betas with Analysis Panels and Rel Line Arrays. Rels are 7 ft on one side and 8 ft on the offer from the TT, as far away as I can place them. Using an upgraded older PS Audio Phono pre that sounds very nice except the rumble. For less than $2k Phono and table, I have great sound but rumble now. Thanks for the advice on the PH8.

I tried the MF Nuvista Vinyl. Sounded great and got rid of rumble, but noise floor was too high for my liking in my system. Not really looking for another rabbit hole. If I can improve on the PS Audio's sound with a better Pre, have a low noise floor(which the PS has) and push a button to get rid of the rumble, I'm happy. 

Thanks again for the suggestions.

@stephens770

Not sure why other phono’s in Parasoumd lineup don’t offer rumble feature. When I tried zphono_xrm with my Thorens TD 1601 (Hana ML Cart), I was pleasantly surprised how well zphono performed. Dead quiet, detailed and well balanced. I believe it’s one of those products in ‘giant killer’ category. I ordered mine from MusicDirect with 30 days no questions asked return policy.

Another recommendation to eliminate floor / airborne vibrations, try these soft dots underneath your TT stock footers. They were very effective in eliminating vibrations in my system,