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Phono stage for second system

My winter project is here.  Trying to set up a second system for my home office.

Will by mainly a vinyl system.

Space is an issue as the room is only 12 by 14.

Any suggestions for a small foot print phono stage in the 3-4 K price range.  Probably solid state, but open to tubes as long as the unit is one box solution.

Thanks and happy Thanksgiving.

rivinyl
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audphile1
4,967 posts
 

Another vote for Sutherland. Loved my 20/20 with LPS. Solid support from Ron as well in case of questions, etc

theflattire
182 posts
 

@mpomerantz

I also built an older Hagerman Cornet and it was very good, probably keep up with $1k stages.

Another person I know went through an Icon Audio and Modwright PH9.0, ended up with the Trumpet and is very happy.

fplopes
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PS Audio phono stage. 

hoytis
94 posts
 

Another vote for GN PH-10. So versatile with on-the-fly loading. Sounds incredible.

I've also really enjoyed the Softone Model4 tube stage.

medium_grade
88 posts
 

@rivinyl 

 

I have the Trumpet in the setup at my office. I thought it was pretty good with the stock tubes and standard power supply, but I think it's exceptional with the SBooster power supply upgrade. I tried upgrading the tubes as well, but that didn't make nearly as much of a difference as the power supply upgrade. It's got better tone and body than my solid state phono stage (DIY LR Phono Stage), but more detail, microdynamics and a blacker background than my all tube one (Bottlehead Eros). I like to think of it as the bowl of porridge that is "just right."

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