Need an Entry Level Phono Preamp

I'd go for the Cary. Of course it all depends on what flavor of ice cream you like. And why not a Rega instead of the Thorens or Dual? The P1 is very cheap and a great value.

The vp-129 hum issue is old news. There was a grounding issue that Bellari acknowlged and they have since fix the problem. All of the newer models sound great.

Lucas

I listen almost exclusively to the classical repertoire as well and I could recommand you the Dynavector P-75.
I have had two phono stage amps before this one,...one was a tube based one costing almost twice the price while the other one was solid state costing four time the P-75's price,....yet in my system and with my music this is the one a prefer.
This component is inherently musical and transparent to the rest of the system......but it cost 650.00 (new) and might not be the bargain you are looking for......specially if you dont need to use it's MC imput.
In the context of your present MM cartrige and of your Bryston amp you could do pretty good getting a second hand MM (only) phono stage.........if on the other hand you want to start slowly and cautiously with your renewed vinyl interest.........then get a Rotel phono stage
that often appeared in the classified for a little over a hundred dollards.

If Bryston makes a phono board for your pre that would be the most sensible (and direct) way to go.

With the money saved you can get a real good power cord for the pre, like the Absolute MKII (have it cryo'ed) and a nice set of cones (I use DH cones on my phono pre).

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Dynavector P-75,without a doubt. It is only 595.00 and does better than any 1500.00 preamp out there. I just bought one with a Nottingham turntable. This thing is fantastic. JT