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MC Phono Preamp

I’m new here & just getting back into audiophile.  I was extremely lucky & fell into a George Warren tt with a Denon HOMC.  About 7-8 yrs ago, I bought a Denon AVR 4806. I knew I’d be getting back into tt’s, Denon used to kill on tt’s so, I thought... that phono will be great. Ugh. It’s like listening they a thick curtain.  

Heres my problem.  I only (period) have $250 to spend right now. I’ve been reading reviews until my head is swimming with terms & numbers.  But really,  unless you
pop for A bunch upfront, audition them all & pay return postage & restocking... they’re just words & numbers.

Can anyone recommend 1 or 2 new (or used on this site) please?  And, if you could distill a few concepts I should be paying critical attention to? Even though there’s a bizillion companies, it would seem like, at that firm price point, there’s probably only 4 or 5 worth buying.  Thank you very much for your help.
tochsii
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audiobunker
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One of the most all around performers in that price range is the Parasound.  It is musical and safe sounding with good gain.  You have to spend almost 4 times as much and get into tubes to clearly stomp it in all aspects. 

NOTE:  I am a dealer but I sell a lot of different brands from Project, MF, Musical Surroundings, Aesthetix, Musical Design, Fosgate, VTL, and several others just to add credibility if that is possible on the net. lol
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jmolsberg
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Here you go 

http://www.schiit.com/products/mani
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folkfreak
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Give Echo Audio a call here in Portland, many options at your budget and they are great at working within your spending constraints. If you can stretch another $20 (sorry) the Music Fidelity is a steal
http://echohifi.com/inventory.php?c=2
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amg56
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What about second hand units? There are always good units for sale....
tochsii OP
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Which ones should I look at?  Another thread here said many of tge secondhand units on eBay are actually fake. Glensnewdick says the quality is hit or miss.  Is there a site/online store where I can be assured everything’s up & up?
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