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Phono stage for Benz Wood H2
This is really excellent information. Thanks for everyones input. As it is now with the stage I have, I really need to crank up the volume, esp on some particular records. I had been operating an ancient Marantz 6300 w/ a Shure M91 cart and recent... 
Phono stage for Benz Wood H2
Thanks Piedpiper. If you think the AES Cary PH-1 would be a noisy, then do you have any other suggestions to match this cart? I have no experience with tubes, so I am not even sure what the noise you are referring to would be. Does it eminate from... 
Phono stage for Benz Wood H2
I was wondering if someone could educate me on the importance of gain in the pre-amp. What would be an optimal level of gain to look for? 
Phono stage for Benz Wood H2
Thanks for the suggestions. I will probably look for something on the marketplace here. Any suggestions around the $500 used range? I read somewhere that Cary makes a good pre to match the Benz Hi-Output MC.