phono pre with Parasound halo 2.1 integrated

Is anyone using an outboard phono preamp with the halo if so which one and what were the results.

johnto01-20-2018 3:03pm

johnto OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,023 posts 01-20-2018 at 09:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had a Sumiko blue point evo3 just switched to an Ortofon quintet blue. I was trying to stay under $500 (new or used)but no sure if I’d hear any improvements at that level.
jperry Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,448 posts 01-20-2018 at 10:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You need about 60 db of gain. Take a look at the thread below. I recommend a used Ray Sammuels F-117 Nighthawk. They show up occasionally on Audiogon. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/favorite-phono-stage-in-the-500-800-range?highlight=%24500%2B...
stereo5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,388 posts 01-22-2018 at 01:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete John...............If you are still looking for a phono pre, there is a real nice and fully adjustable Musical Surroundings phono pre here for 300.00 https://www.audiogon.com/listings/phono-musical-surroundings-phonomena-ii-2018-01-22-preamplifiers
stevecham Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,340 posts 01-22-2018 at 01:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete IF you need 60 dB of gain, then EAR 834p or Manley Steelhead provide high gain.