rsf507

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How much to spend on phono preamp
Agree with Jackd 1st suggestion GoldNote PH10 because of it's flexibility but mostly because of it's sonics. 
best preamps
So let's see about 24 responses to the OP and around 27 suggestions......that seems right! 
best preamps
The question should be how many people post here for that will be the number of best preamp recommendations you will receive.  
Class D is just Dandy!
@atmasphere can you give us any information on when your Class D (not digital) amps might be ready for prime time? Will they be stereo or mono-blocks? Estimated price? 
Upgraditis?
@rvpiano what were the differences heard? Could it have been the room? 
Phono Stage Opinions
Sweet! If sounds good than don't worry, can't even think of what to suggest at your price point. I know the Gold Note PH-10 is so versatile it accepts to turntables and does MM or MC cartridges with many possible settings but it also is about $100... 
Phono Stage Opinions
@rocky what's your TT, arm, cartridge? When you say inexpensive what's your price point? 
Gold Note PSU10 , anyone yet get one?
@chakster  looking forward to your report. 
Gold Note PSU10 , anyone yet get one?
Actually interested in users who now have the PSU10 (dedicated power supply) to the PH10 phono unit. Is it worth the asking price? 
Might try a tube preamp
There's a few Atmasphere MP-3 units on Audio Asylum trader that might interest you.  
Ray Samuels Nighthawk F117 MM/MC
I owned one a while back for the $$ was well worth it. I initiaaly had some grounding issues but solved them Now use a GoldNote PH10 and couldn't be happier. 
Might try a tube preamp
@facten so right. Personally I like the sound of  good 6SN7 tubed base pre. YMMD  
Phone Stage and DAC for PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium
@oldschool consider the Gold Note PH10 Phono unit you can get then new for around $1300 
Phono cable and preamp for soundsmith Carmen mk2
@hook68 there's 1/2 dozen reviews on the PH10 3 alone are in Positive Feedback they liked it that much. I really don't use the 6 EQ curves just leave it on the standard RIAA and enjoy. 
Phono cable and preamp for soundsmith Carmen mk2
Never crazy about the original JC3 but love the Gold Note PH10