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Great Value in Used Phono Preamp’s?

Hey, Folks!I am looking to increase the quality of my phono stage. For many years, I have been using a Bottlehead Seduction that I assembled myself. It’s been great, but  having spent some time with a borrowed, integrated amp with a really wonderful phono stage built-in, I think I’m ready to upgrade.What would you be looking for, used, in the $500 range in a used phono preamp? Thanks in advance!
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roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
Forget the Dynavector P75! Stick to tubes for the authentic musical sound! At the same time I had the C7 I also had the PS Audio PSIII phono stage. After comparing the two, I sold the PSIII. It sounded excellent but up against the cascode tube circuit of the C7 - no contest!
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
A nicely modded Dynaco PAS 3 is still competitive with today's pricier gear! I own one made by DKL Labs. Now rare - and a keeper!
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uberwaltz
13,381 posts
 
And you have used a Dynavector p75 mk3?
Unless you have actual experience you might want to "tone down" your "absolute" statements.....
donvito101
278 posts
 
A used Croft pops up now and then for about $500! Take a look!
https://www.needledoctor.com/Croft-RIAA-Phono-Preamp


grinnell
1,112 posts
 
I had a Seduction, it was nice. very sweet sounding but I wanted more omph.

Went with a Hagerman Cornet II. there is one for sale on Audio Circle


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