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Suggestions For Phono Preamp....

It looks like I am going to finally make a serious effort
to transfer my 200+ records to CD. I just got a very good
deal on a Music Hall MMF-5 turntable; and now I'm looking
to get a phono preamp that will match up decently with
my turntable.
Please note that I own a media duplication company - so
I will be transferring the audio to a professional CD
recorder - not a consumer unit. And since I don't need a
preamp for other sources; a preamp that is only used for
turntables would be preferred.
One last item - would like to keep the cost under $1K
if possible. Any and all suggestions will be appreciated.
avideo
down_to_earth_audio
3 posts
 
The Opera Consonance line makes a nice little Vacuum Tube phono pre-amp PM-1 that retails at just under $1000.00. Has oak front which is a nice touch. It also has a seperate power supply.
Also Creek has a decent phono preamp OBH-8SE that retails for $325.00. Upgraded power supply included.
avideo OP
222 posts
 
Thank you to everyone who posted suggestions for a phono
preamp. Since I am just getting started with records -
I've decided not to "break the bank" just yet. Also, I'm
taking into account that most of the records I will be
transfering to CD are mass market pressings from the 1960s
and 1970s - not audiophile-grade vinyl.
Based on recent reviews, as well as some good feedback
from a friend who plays a lot of vinyl - I've decided to
go with the basic Monolithic PS-1 - with the possibility
of upgrading the power supply at a later date.
Thanks again to everyone - I'm looking forward to
hearing those records very soon!
Dave
jcoat007
8 posts
 
I know you alreay made your decision, but you might also look at the Gram Amp 2 SE from Graham Slee. It's only $220 from www.lpgear.com and was recently written about in TAS.
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