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Phono stage and Cartridge for Technics 1210 GR

I am about to purchase a Turntable and am leaning towards Technics 1210 GR was looking at 1200G but then realized cost of good cartridge and phono.  This is all new to me since I have been mainly streaming and listening to some CD/DAT.

I would like to spend no more than $1500 for for the phono stage and cartridge.  Anything else i will need that I am not thinking about?

I am currently using a  Linear Tube Audio ZOTL Ultralinear Integrated Amplifier I did not get phono stage when purchased.  I asked about adding cost would be $1250 level 1 or $1900 level 2.  I have been researching on the forum and it seems most recommend a separate phono stage.

Here is link to my system.
dukeassassin's System - Virtual Systems (audiogon.com)

Thanks for your time in advance.
dukeassassin
rsf507
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For a VERY versatile phono stage look into the Gold Note PH10 about 1600 but can be had for less than 1300. Sonically just wondering read all the reviews online but as important it's a MM or MC with lots of settings possible for different cartridges.
dukeassassin OP
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Thanks aberyclark.  Michael Fremer reviewed both the ELAC PPA-2 and the iPhono3 recently and gave both great reviews for $999.  Now to read up on the Parks Puffin and Gold Note PH10.
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yogiboy
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My friend has that turntable and he is using this Sutherland phono preamp with this Grado cartridge and it sounds real nice!!
https://www.musicdirect.com/phono-preamps/Sutherland-KC-Vibe-mk2-Phono-Preamplifier
Grado - Timbre Series Opus3 MI Phono Cartridge (musicdirect.com)
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noromance
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Second the AT750SH.
Any way you can rearrange your space to get the speakers away from the wall?
dukeassassin OP
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I went with Daedalus Muse since the porting was out of the front.  When the kids moved out we downsized and moved into the city so not much of option to change room or location.  The wife likes the look more than my previous GE Triton 1 since this is what you see when you walk in the front door.  The  AT750SH has great reviews. Thanks
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