Best Phono You've Heard Under $2200

Tube or SS, doesn't matter. Just want to know the best you've heard/owned.

gochurchgo11-16-2021 4:50pm

gochurchgo OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 934 posts 11-16-2021 at 11:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I mean, if I can find a Herron at $2200 I would probably go for it. I really only need the MM section anyway. There's one on the 'bay for $2k but it looks kind of rough and the seller can't guarantee it works.
goose Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 743 posts 11-17-2021 at 12:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A friend has a Darlington MP-7 and really likes it. US made with user specific options. Probably in the 1K range.
gochurchgo OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 934 posts 11-17-2021 at 02:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Anyone heard the Aurorasound Vida? Rothwell Rialto? just curious
bkeske Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,597 posts 11-17-2021 at 03:46am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My current Hagerman Trumpet MC tube phono pre with two 1960’s NOS Brimar au7’s and four Dynaco/Telefunken smooth plate ax7’s. Very well under the $2,200 mark.
medium_grade Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 111 posts 11-17-2021 at 04:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sun Valley SV-EQ1616D. Very vivid and energetic sounding. Good tube rolling options and excellent EQ options for people who like to collect older records.