Hi - You owe it to yourself to hear the new Audio Van Alstine Trancendence 7 Preamp before you buy anything. It doesn't have the "name" factor of some of the elite stuff others will recommend, but it will sound absolutely superb, and the phono is outstanding. It's well within your budget, and you won't regret it for a minute. Here's the link:
"http://www.avahifi.com/root/equipment/preamplifier/transcendence_seven_ec.htm"
Still looking for Tommy The Canexican,
Ed
"http://www.avahifi.com/root/equipment/preamplifier/transcendence_seven_ec.htm"
Still looking for Tommy The Canexican,
Ed