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Looking for a new phono preamp

Hi,

Long time lurker, first time poster.

Here's the deal. I'd like to find a new phono preamp. I'd prefer solid state, tubes get noisy too fast. My latest cartridge is an AT-ART9XA. I'm currently running thru a sut into a cj pv10a with phono stage, but I have just got my hands on a Bel Canto pre5 that the new phono pre will be paired with.

I've got a hard upper limit of $2.5k, less is OK for the right unit. I'm looking to buy new. Dealers around me aren't really set up to demo vinyl, so I'm hoping the collective experience in here can at least point me in the right direction. Hopefully, it would have a one month return policy so I can try out the preamp.

TIA.

PsychoicReaction
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psychoticreaction OP
37 posts
 
Thanks to everyone for the advice.  I have looked into most of the suggestions that fell near my budget limit.  

But...

I have located and arranged for the purchase of a preowned Herron VTPH-2A so close to my budget that I could not pass it up.  It was purchased new in 2018 and I am purchasing it from the original owner.

I am looking forward to adding it to my system.

Thanks again!

hmmmmm
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Lmao, OP: "I must have 3 things: 1) SS phono, 2) it must be new, 3) I have a hard limit of $2.5k" and ends up with a tube phono, used, over budget.
psychoticreaction OP
37 posts
 
Musts?

"I've got a hard upper limit of $2.5k"   -partial fail

However, $50 over wasn't significant enough to me to let this one get away. , I'll give you half a point on this (generous at that).

" I'd prefer solid state, tubes get noisy too fast." - fail.
" I'm looking to buy new." - fail

~.5 out of 3, I guess that's not bad for a troll, and guess trolls can't bother actually reading.

I'm guessing you're one of the members here who PM'd me with an offer that I didn't take you up on.  Very sad.
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ihcho
612 posts
 
Allnic H1202 is dead silent.
Its MC sounds at least as good as my $1000 phono pre (Magi Phonomenal) and $1000 SUT (Live! MC10).
Sound sample:  
 https://www.dropbox.com/home?preview=ZOOM0004.MOV
rsf507
2,347 posts
 
@phychoticreation can you share those who PM'd you? These forums are getting so sad. Initially they were good for information now is just another way to sell.
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