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???Phono Preamp for Rega RP3 W/Elys2 ????

Just purchased a Rega RP3 with Elys2 and looking for reccomendations for a decent preamp. My system includes the following;
Paradigm Studio 100 mains and servo sub
Parasound preamp
Theta Dreadnaught Amp
Kimber Kable thruout.
Have been searching on line for suggestions. Currently considering Jolida jd9, Cambridge Audio 651p, and a few others. Tube vs SS??? Prefer to keep around the $500 ballpark. Thank you all for your opinions. Im a vinyl virgin and a bit nervous diving in.
audiofire5228
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pbnaudio
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A bit more than you are looking to spend - but as always you get what you pay for.

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And i do make them :-)

Good Listening

Peter
redglobe
223 posts
 
I suggest the Jasmine MkII. Purchase through Amazon.
chayro
2,983 posts
 
IMO, as you have a sub and some large speakers - and the fact that the Rega is not exactly the most well-isolated player on earth, I would suggest a phono preamp with a subsonic filter. I believe the pro-ject boxes have them, the Bellari as I recall and some others. You don't want to have to deal with rumble. I wouldn't agonize over this purchase, as you have a entry-level player anyway. Just buy any decent one and listen to music.
mechans
3,048 posts
 
Graham Slee makes great phono stages that will fit your budget.
zd542
5,339 posts
 
You may want to consider a different way of doing this. Your preamp is not in the same league as your Theta by a wide margin. My recommendation would be to upgrade your preamp to something that sounds better and has a built in phono stage.
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