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Phono amp as good as Shindo Aurieges phono section

I have recently , while having my Shindo Aurieges worked on, installed a Tortuga LDR in place of the Shindo. I am surprised that I like the Tortuga a lot. I want to get a Phono amp, at least equivalent to the Aurieges, so I can compare them when the Aurieges is back, and I am missing my analog fix.

I have a Allnic A1500, 300b amp, so the logical choice , to me, is the Allnic 1201. Any recommendations or thoughts appreciated!

 I have an Acoustic Signature table ,with a Trans- Fi tonearm.
acman3
lewm
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Not many tube preamplifiers will mate well with that unit.  The Manley Steelhead has a very low output Z (<100 ohms) and will drive just about anything.  However, I believe the cost is outside the budget.  One could check the specs for the Manley Chinook; if it uses an output stage similar to that of the Steelhead, it would work fine.
acman3 OP
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Actually Lewm, I think you may have found the solution. I found several Phono amps that would work, including a used Allnic h3000, and AcousticPlan, which would work, but are way over budget.

 If I was sure I was going to get rid of the Shindo ,I would go over on budget, but since I am just wanting to see how it works, the Manley is probably a great choice. I also like the retro look.

andrei_nz
192 posts
 
Consider the Fosgate Signature.  Golden sound.
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