heshafran

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Looking for phono preamp suggestions
Skypunk got it right.  I also now use a Stellar phono pre and I was actually shocked at the improvement over my Lamm LP2.1 Deluxe, costing 4 times as much.  First, it has XLR and RCA, and the PSA designer cared less about measurements and more abo... 
Advice on turntable decision: Mac MT10, ProJect HL Signature 10 or Clear audio Ovation
So I went with a Pro-Ject Signature.  The price difference between that and an Innovation or tricked out Frieckert blackbird allowed me to include two cartridges, a Sumiko Palo Santos AND a Kiseki Purple Heart NS.  Not sure why so many people look... 
Advice on turntable decision: Mac MT10, ProJect HL Signature 10 or Clear audio Ovation
And I am looking carefully at Technics 1000R.  What a TT!! Changes my mind on direct drive!!! 
Two Turntables? Why
I also have four systems and four turntables.  Some systems are SS and some tube.  Some have separate phono pre and some use the integrated amp's own phono stage.  Different cartridges are also used and switched out.  I have $20K turntables and I ... 
Anyone own the new conrad-johnson ART27A amplifier?
I’ve heard it and it’s awesome!! I love CJ sound despite tube noise issues of long past. None with the ART amps. I have the ART mono locks through an ACT2 and I’m very happy. Running KT120 but’s I believe The Art 27 is the KT150. Biasing is a bree... 
Advice on turntable decision: Mac MT10, ProJect HL Signature 10 or Clear audio Ovation
Well I want to thank all who provided useful information.  
All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only
Hello @essrand - First, I think your specifying a price point is entirely appropriate and, in fact, essential, to generating intelligent and helpful responses.  But there are all kinds on here as I learned from being a 25 year Agoner.I think I may... 
Advice on turntable decision: Mac MT10, ProJect HL Signature 10 or Clear audio Ovation
Thanks lewm.  I'm all ears (pun intended) and open to suggestion.  What is your recommendation?