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Small factor phono stage

I am putting together a small system for my second office.  Space is a bit of an issue.  Plan to listen to mainly vinyl ( no streaming ).

Looking for a small phono stage; one box ( ie no external power supply ), tube based preferably.  Price range 2-3 K.

Have an old Triode amplifier - to start with- but will likely upgrade down the road.

Thanks

mdrone
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tby
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Check out the Lejonklou Slipsik/Entity (mm/mc), very "tube like" sound, hard to beat for the price.

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lalitk
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@mdrone

Ahead of a tube amplifier, try Zphono XRM. I was quite amazed by this little jewel performance. 

https://parasound.com/zphono_xrm.php

dmguaragno
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I don't know what look you are going for,  but the Tavish Designs Adiago is in your price range and a great phono stage. Good luck!

Dan

hsounds
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I am going to tell you. Unless you need a tube or tube hybrid I would go with Hegel V10. I have this and it does a great job. Even though it is small it has a linear power supply. The transformer is in the “wall wart” if you are ok with that you are good. There is a battery powered (rechargeable) phono stage that is under $1k. They are out of Skokie. IL. I bought my Hegel V10 at 

holmaudio.com in Woodridge, IL. 

theflattire
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EAR or Hagerman.

I haven't heard but maybe Luxman or Zesto.  Also EAT Glo.

Tavish Adagio is really good too, but separate power supply.

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