@dz13 Apologies if I went outside the parameters. I was focused on no dip switches and quality, and the SR series lacks the former and excels in the latter. There is one gain switch on the back, of course. I hope you report back when you settle on a preamp, I'd love to know what you wind up with.
Suggestions for Phono Preamp
I'm interested in a decent phono preamp in the $1,000 area code (plus or minus a few hundred) for my Rega Planar 3 and I have a dynavector 20x2l mc cartridge to work with a tube amp which has both rca and xlr inputs.
Here's the thing. I really don't like those tiny switches, especially when you have to open the preamp to get to them. Also, I hear that it is best to play around with the gain but how do you do that if changing the settings is a pain in the rear?
There are some preamps with the knobs for settings but they almost always are in the back and, again, that drives me crazy. Why can't the settings be in the front so you can easily access them and make changes/adjustments so you can actually hear differences?
Anyhow, if anyone has suggestions, I'd much appreciate it.
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Just to add my voice to those recommending Goldnote to you. I had the PH10 to which I added the separate PSU which improves things still further. The sound quality is top class at its price point and it's a dream to use. Nice clear legible screen and you push the button in and turn to vary the settings. A peach to use. A bit above your preferred price range, but well worth it for the convenience that you have prioritised in your OP. I now have the PH1000 plus separate PSU so that indicates my high regard for the Goldnote phonostafes
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@quiddy No apologies necessary. In fact, I may blow up my own parameters on something else but of the ones discussed, the Hagerman seems to fit the bill. I'm now checking out the Goldnote which seems interesting as well. |
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