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Dad needs phono stage recommendation for daughter

So, my daughter wants a turntable and that made my day. We are looking at entry level tables such as the new Uturn Audio tables, and the Pioneer PLX 1000 being the upper $ limit as she is saving up for this herself. We're looking for a separate MM phono stage that will better the stages that can be found built into some tables. The phono stage will be used with her Peachtree iDecco amp. Of course, a plus would be MM/MC, but our budget is under $500. I am completely unfamiliar with phono stages in this market, so any recommendations?

Kenny


kennythekey
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jond
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A couple from the listings:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/phono-jasmine-audio-lp2-mk2-2018-01-16-preamplifiers

Nice looking unit with a great review in Dagogo.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/phono-gram-audio-amp-2-se-2018-01-12-preamplifiers

Graham Slee a great name in budget phono stages.

Both are under your budget and do MM and MC and are certainly an upgrade from the integrated Uturn phono stage.
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yogiboy
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You have many choices within your budget. Make sure that the one you choose will have enough gain for the cartridge that you are using! Here you go !
https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/phono-preamps/?category=Phono%2520Preamps&sitePriceRounded...
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rar1
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Can not go wrong with ...

Parasound Zphono @ $200

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PAZPHONO

Well reviewed.  Performs great.   Parasound also makes a usb version for $50 more.  

Rich 
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jond
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Also props to you for setting your daughter up with such a nice system! We need all the young audiophiles we can get.
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