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inexpensive phono pre amp

Buying a Project Project Debut Carbon Evolution turntable for my daughter to go with a line stage integrated amplifier and need an inexpensive expensive phono pre amp to match the Sumiko Rainier cartridge. Considering the Schitt Mani, Parasound Z, Rega Phono Mini A2D mk 2, Cambridge Audio Alva, NAD PP 2e, IFI Zen and Project Phono Box S2. Thoughts?

mjs
paradisecom
307 posts
 

I had the Parasound for several months before I upgraded my integrated amp.  It did nothing wrong and it seems like a fantastic value.

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noromance
9,769 posts
 

Mani with a $30 linear power supply instead of wall wart.

ghdprentice
6,961 posts
 

I have been listening to vinyl while searching for great sound for over fifty years and regardless of the reviews, inexpensive phono stages have performed incredibly poorly and held back the sound my turntables. Everyone has budget constraints, and you have to do what you have to do what you have to do to get the best sound you can. So for the future at some time, this is a place where investment is really worth it.

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bgross
388 posts
 

Lounge Audio, LCRIII - $300, mic drop, lol

mr_m
1,900 posts
 

I have a QHW "The Vinyl" from Spain. At$775, it's not exactly a budget unit, but it doesn't have a stratospheric price tag either. This phono pre is the real deal and sounds fantastic. Has MC and a MM section that isn't a after thought. Give it a try. Has a money back guarantee. 

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