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Best value phono $1-1.5k

I've been having thoughts about setting up a 2nd budget TT and need some ideas on what would be considered the best buys in phonostages now. Best if it also had stellar musicality, could play LOMCs, MMs, was flexible with loading and capacitance. Yes, we wants it all... Inputs anyone?
cmk
tom_hankins
928 posts
 
SimAudio LP5.3, bought it as a hold me over and instead it has won me over. I just wish they would hurry up and get the outboard PSU on the market.
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
EAR 834P; I have two, one each for primary and secondary systems.
herman
2,259 posts
 
Used?

Pass Alephono
cmk OP
397 posts
 
Has anyone done a comparison between these units:

1) PS Audio GCPH
2) Sim Audio LP5.3
3) Aqvox Phono2 MkII OR
4) Modded PS GCPH?

I only have experience with the Aqvox at a dealer's shop, and was impressed - one of those that "got on my radar" so to speak.

The PS unit is also interesting in that it is also fully balanced and comes with a volume and remote control.

Unfortunately I haven't seen any shoot outs.
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himiguel
152 posts
 
Wright Sound AG Phono with NOS tubes.
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