If you're not opposed to looking at used equipment, check into the Graham Slee brand. I use one with a Pioneer PL-530 table and the result is very good. One thing about the Slee line that really makes them shine is the use of their dedicated power supply (PSU1). That may push your budget a bit but there are units out there if you search enough.
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The Schiit Mani is hard to beat for the $$. That said, I almost replaced mine, actually considered a used Parks ‘original’ phono stage, not the Puffin. But decided to gamble a bit, and bought a Chinese LPS unit for the Mani for $120 as I had read many good reports from adding one. A surprisingly nice improvement as soon as I hooked it up. Immediately switched the gain on the Manu down a notch, and everything seemed much more balanced and smooth. Right now, I have no desire to replace the Mani anymore....but eventually will, no doubt. |
Parks Puffin It'll make any color or diamond clear sonics to match any cartridge. Magic reduces record noise. More to come. Shannon's got free firmware planned out for the next 3 years that he sez will blow your mind. If you can solder he'll give you plans for SPDIF out. Or he can do it for a C. It might be needed in the future if Mads Buchardt's active speaker sets catch on. https://www.facebook.com/ParksAudio/ |
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