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Phono Preamp price range $2000-$4000

I want to buy new Phono preamp for Shelter 9000 cart, the sound i want very neutral and high resolution and balanced, also synergic with Krell gear.

JC3 have good reviews but some complaint its noisy, Sutherland Duo look very promising but no reviews, Pass lab XP-15 sound good choice.

I appreciate any comments or thoughts about these models particularly Duo. Also some suggestion for other phonos, most reliable and popular, also sonically impressive.

Cheers.

Thank you.
knight7m
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almarg
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Bpoletti, thanks for your comments. And yes, the VTPH-2 is very flexible when it comes to cartridge loading. Note, however, that my earlier mention of input impedance referred to the input impedance of the preamp (or integrated amp), i.e., the line stage, that would be driven by the output of the VTPH-2.

Regards,
-- Al
bpoletti
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Almarg - That's a good question for Keith Herron. he is in the best position to report the phono stage's capabilities.
knight7m OP
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Thank you all very much for reply, your recommendation truly very helpful.
Most are tubes, any suggestion for solid state, a very high end?
chayro
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I have to tell you, the Linn Linto is damn good. It has fixed
loading and I'm not sure if it will work with the Shelter, but
if it does, you might want to check it out.
bpoletti
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