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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
rebbi OP
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I am definitely going to be on the lookout for one of those Graham Slee units!
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tomic601
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The Dynavector is great
the MK4 displaced in my system by a Musical Surroundings Nove II
but just barely

had a rare single chassis Croft RS but I needed a SS unit that could be left on 24/7

yea

find a Croft if ya can.....

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noromance
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Here's a Croft phono preamp for stupid money - less than half price. 
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis90i94-croft-micro-25-preamp-tube
jperry
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roberjerman
Bruce Moore made a phono stage version of his Paragon 12 called the Paragon E. Might be worth pursuing!
The Paragon System E was a full function preamp with a MM phono stage. I think it is very unlikely the OP will find one in his price range. I sold mine for quite a bit more than $500
rebbi OP
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What a great thread this has turned into! Thanks to all of you for your help!

 Also, any love here for the Musical Surroundings Phenomena phono stages? I’ve heard they’re good. Thanks. 
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