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Great Value in Used Phono Preamp’s?

Hey, Folks!I am looking to increase the quality of my phono stage. For many years, I have been using a Bottlehead Seduction that I assembled myself. It’s been great, but  having spent some time with a borrowed, integrated amp with a really wonderful phono stage built-in, I think I’m ready to upgrade.What would you be looking for, used, in the $500 range in a used phono preamp? Thanks in advance!
rebbi
grinnell
1,086 posts
 
I had a Seduction, it was nice. very sweet sounding but I wanted more omph.

Went with a Hagerman Cornet II. there is one for sale on Audio Circle


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glennewdick
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I bought a temp phono stage last year and still have it because its so good for the money. IfI Iphono 2 at $499 is a great deal imo.


great reviews from many including Mr Fremmer


https://ifi-audio.com/portfolio-view/micro-iphono2/

https://www.analogplanet.com/content/even-more-amazing-ifi-micro-iphono-2-mmmc-phono-preamplifier




scottht
398 posts
 
I bought a Graham Slee era gold V for $500
tgrisham
1,291 posts
 
Another vote for the Graham Slee Era Gold V. 
rbstehno
1,411 posts
 
I’m selling a tube Jolida JD9 MKII phono preamp with an extra set of upgraded PsVane tubes. Low hours, mm/mc.
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