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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
tgrisham
1,291 posts
 
Another vote for the Graham Slee Era Gold V. 
rbstehno
1,476 posts
 
I’m selling a tube Jolida JD9 MKII phono preamp with an extra set of upgraded PsVane tubes. Low hours, mm/mc.
jrpnde
271 posts
 
Another vote for Graham Slee. I purchased an Era Gold Reflex with PSUI. Lucky find for $650. If you search for Slee used items and find one that includes the Slee power supply, then that's a big plus. It really brings out the best in the Slee units. Slee makes several models so if you go for that brand look into what features each have and what you need. If you use a MM or MC cartridge then that also fits into the equation. The Slee phono stages are excellent considering the price.
boxer12
8,656 posts
 
If you're just looking for a SUT, Parks Audio Budgie is a really good one for the money. They use CineMag and are impressive.  
rebbi OP
1,326 posts
 
I am definitely going to be on the lookout for one of those Graham Slee units!
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