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Any Phono Stage that can load 100k, for $300 used?

In recent lengthy post, Raul recommends loading MM carts at 100k, rather than 47k. I've been trying to find phono stages that can be set at 100k without having to do soldering or anything complicated. Thus far, it seems that the Phonomena is appropriate; it's also in my price range. While I wait for one to come up used, I'm wondering if there are any other phono stages, stock, that allow loading to be set at 100k?

Thanks,
Rich
winegasman
audiofeil
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According to the Dynavector website and the review in Hi Fi+ (issue 30), the MM loading is fixed at 47K.

How does a user configure the unit to 100K?

Thanks in advance.
chadnliz
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Musical Surroundings Phonomena nas a bunch of adjustments for MM and MC and are going for $300 used. (Iown one and think its great for the money)
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rauliruegas
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Dear Rich: Unfortunately and in your price range there is no stock today 100K phono stages.

The Musical Surroundings that you named is a fine design that could help you about.

Now, maybe if you ask to other phono stage manufacturer they could give you a unit with the 100Kohms impedance, it is very easy for them.

Rich unfortunately too there is not much know-how ( out there ) about MM cartridges, almost all manufacturers are on the MC " road ".

Sorry I can't help you about.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
winegasman OP
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Again, thanks for the responses. I'm hoping others weigh in with alternative options to the Phonomena, but if not I'll be keeping my eyes open for a used one.

Thanks Chadnliz for the endorsement of the Phonomena.
rnm4
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Spectro-acoustics 217. Highly flexible with 2 phono stages. I snapped up a used one for less that $100, but they can go for more. Good stuff!

Asking too much, but look here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Spectro-Acoustics-217-Hi-Fi-Preamp...
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