The Lounge Audio LCR MKIII at $300. Can't find a better phono in your price range.
Best phone preamp for around $500?
I’m setting up a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC Esprit with my KEF LS 50 Wireless speakers and need a preamp. Currently it has the Ortofon Red cartridge in it but I’ll probably upgrade that to Blue or Bronze eventually. I’ll most likely upgrade the turntable as well to something like a Pioneer PLX-1000.
What’s a good new/used $500ish preamp to grow with? I’m mainly looking at the Pro-Ject Tube Box S2 and DS.
Thanks for any input.
What’s a good new/used $500ish preamp to grow with? I’m mainly looking at the Pro-Ject Tube Box S2 and DS.
Thanks for any input.
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Another vote for the Jolida JD9MKII It's has it's own "Official Jolida JD9 thread" http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/official-jolida-jd9-thread.344317/ |
The Musical Surroundings Phonomena II can be found for that price and is very well reviewed. I love mine. Here is a II+ for $525. That is a great deal. I'd jump on it if I wasn't so comfortable with my II. https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=159883.0 |
@asahitoro You need to ditch the wireless speakers and go with a conventional wired power amp to normal speakers. There are too many problems with wireless for true hifi. Solve that first, then look at buying a phonO stage. The wireless speakers might be repurposed for background music or something else like that. |
Check out this Van Alstine! http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/audio-by-van-alstine-vision-phonostage/ |
Take a look at the Jolida JD9. I had a Pro-Ject Tube Box II (I have no experience with the other Pro-ject units you mentioned) and the JD9 put it to shame. The JD9 offers a huge amount of loading and gain settings and will grow with you if you decide to upgrade your turntable. You can find pre-owned ones at your budget. Also consider the Musical Surroundings Phonomena, you can find pre-owned units in your price range. |