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Best reasonable Phono preamp for Marantz TT15SI

OK,

I know this is just a modded Clearaudio Emotion, but I need to know what you all are using for a phono preamp for this table and what you like/dislike about the preamp.

I have considered;

Simaudio LP3
Bellari VP129
PS Audio GCPH

Yes, I know huge price differences, but I am a recent return to analog after 20 years away from the format and want to get it right the first time!

Any input is appreciated!

Ken
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genesis168
409 posts
 
I have heard from reliable sources that the PS Audio is a great piece for the $ their asking especially the Underwood modded ones.

If you don't want to spend that much, a used Lehmann Black cube will do the job.
sanlanman
10 posts
 
Consider the Cambridge Audio 640P. Getting good reviews and $189.00 list
photon46
1,086 posts
 
Ken, your three phono preamp choices are all over the place as far as gain and sound. The Bellari is moving magnet only and kinda warm with slightly loose bass. The PS Audio is a crisper, more modern and articulate sounding piece that has moving coil capacity. What are you looking for as far as sound and gain? What cartridge are you going to use and do you want to be able to move to a moving coil in the future if you aren't going to use one for now? There are so many more choices out there than you've listed. Are you going to buy new or used and what is the upper limit of your budget?
roblanger
117 posts
 
If he goes with the stock catridge, then he'll be using the Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood. I've been using this setup with the Musical Fidelity X-LPSv3, but I don't think that it's the best match.
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