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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
ghdprentice
7,255 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
408 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. 

johnto
1,031 posts
 

MoFi makes a phono preamp in the $300 range that gets great reviews and even has a mono switch.

rpeluso
1,084 posts
 

I have that MoFi amp, and its a keeper, for me.  

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