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Phono Preamp recommendation for VPI Prime

I just purchased the Prime. Currently have a ortofon 2m black cartridge but envision going to a MC cartridge. Current components are a Mac ma-6600, Revel F-30 speakers. Do I go tube or SS. Some of the ones I have started to research are Lehman Decade, Pass Xp-15, Manley Chinook. Any help sorting through this maze is appreciated.
rkbcpa55
teeshot
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I did a search in the $3000 t0 $3500 price range. I liked the Xp-15 and the Herron VTPH-2 best. I chose the Herron because I liked the tube midrange with he rest of my equipment which is solid state. If your sound is already warmish, I would go Pass Labs.
ctsooner
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I'm nearly ready to pull the trigger on the Ayre for balanced.
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jmcgrogan2
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12-22-14: Kgturner
I'm sure you'll also shortly receive recommendations for a Liberty Audio B2B-1 and a Herron Audio VTPH-2. I can't comment on those, but I ALWAYS see them recommended when people inquire about phonostages.

Well the difference is that the Herron's are usually recommended by users, while the Liberty is almost always recommended by Peter, the manufacturer.

I also would recommend that you look for a used Herron on Klyne, depending if you seek tube or solid state designs. Both are excellent.
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czbbcl
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I use the Herron VTPH-2 and it is a very nice phono stage simple to use and sounds great.
jperry
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Do you have a price range?

Kgturner is correct. you will get a recommendation for those three. I think you should also consider K&K, Art Audio, Aesthetix Rhea and Basis
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