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Recommendations for a Phono Preamp

Can anyone recommend a suitable phono preamp for the following set up:

Miyajima Zero mono, output 0.4mV
Miyajima ETR-Mono SUT which I set at Input coil 120 Ohm inpedence, Output coil 3000Ohn Impedence, for a gain of 28.7db
Pass XP20 Line Stage Preamp.

I would appreciate suggestions for phono preamp between the Miyajima SUT and the Pass preamp (with maybe ~ 42dB plus gain?). It's primary characteristic should be wide soundstage, holgraphic (yes! if you doubt that with mono you have never heard the Zero), I like lots of air and space between the performers in the sounddtage.

Any suggestions?
ifanpayne
bstatmeister
537 posts
 
Mani - has 4 adjustable gain settings - good stuff
rollintubes
84 posts
 
If money is less of a concern than sound stage and detail you should look at the BAT VK-P6SE ($6000) or VK-P12SE ($12500). Their stratospheric prices are worth every penny.

Rollin
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vpi
223 posts
 
I will second @millercarbon.  I found an absolutely mint Herron VTPH-2a here on A’gon for 2200.  I’ve had it since March and love it.
vinylvalet
893 posts
 
I also recommend the Herron VTPH-2A. Wow, dpi, nice price.
geeqner
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If you can wait a month or two - perhaps keep an eye on the PS Audio Stellar Series.  They are getting ready to roll-out a new Phono stage, and it sounds like they have really done their homework.  (Check out the U-Toob videos on the subject)
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