Best Phono Preamp Under $5k

I've given up on my digital experiment and I'm looking for a new (to me... I prefer used equipment) phono preamp. I'll be using it with an AnaMighty Denon DL103 mod and one of their step ups, so the MM section is key.

dhcod03-29-2022 12:44am

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jasonbourne52 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,863 posts 03-29-2022 at 06:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Robert Grodinsky Research RGR 4 has both a superb mm phono stage and a line stage. I bought mine on an eBay auction for $199!
pani Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,219 posts 03-29-2022 at 10:47am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete One of the most asked question, but I am yet to find a solid contender worthy of $5k, hence pre-owned is the only choice.
pani Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,219 posts 03-29-2022 at 11:03am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I feel manufacturers deliberately don't play the $5k game. They price it either below $4k or above $7k. They probably know that a buyer looking for a 3-4k phono is ready to take a compromise, so give it to him. Those looking for a proper grown up phono will somehow beg, borrow or save up to pay $7k. So keep the $5k zone fuzzy!
czbbcl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,752 posts 03-29-2022 at 11:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A used Herron VTPH-2A . You can research it here and read through the threads here on Audiogon. http://www.herronaudio.com/vtph2specs.html Chuck

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