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Need preamp recommendation

I am in need of a new pre-amp that has a phono stage for a Music Hall turntable and a DAC that can support connection to my Sonos system and my digitized CD collection that was ripped in uncompressed format.  

Amp is a Proceed LX-5 (only using 2 channels) and speakers are B&W Silver Signature Sevens.   Was looking at a used Mark Levinson 526 but can't find one in my price range.  Would like to keep the cost in the $5K - $7K range.  Thank you in advance. 
bluehighways
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cbrents73
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https://www.anthemav.com/products-current/series=str-series/model=str-pre-amplifier/page=overview

https://www.anthemav.com/downloads/str_preamplifier_datasheet.pdf

This is a bargain and will do exactly what you’re looking for and more for a lot less than what you’re looking to spend - on sale till the end of this month.

Please feel free to reach out if you have questions or go to our Dealer Locator to find your closest Dealer.

Thank you for your time!
Chris

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blueranger
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I have a Bryston 17b3 which is rated class A in Stereophile. It sounds well it almost has no sound at all. Very quiet.
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verdantaudio
1,500 posts
 
This is shockingly hard to find.  McIntosh C49 might be your best option in that price range.  Another would be the Mytek Manhattan ii.  Both are in your price range and do everything you need.  

Lots of units with phono stages built in like the Musical Fidelity M8.  Lots of DACs with excellent preamp stages but no phono stage like the Chord Hugo 2 TT.  
gmercer
193 posts
 
Cannot do better than McIntosh for all in one solutions. 
gmercer
193 posts
 
Maybe soulution too though I do not say that with much personal experience. 
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