How Do I Choose A Phono Preamp
I have a Technics 1200G turntable/ Hana ML, Audioquest Cinnamon interconnects and a McIntosh MA 12000 feeding Wilson Audio Sabrina X.
I figure that an integrated phono stage is pretty hard to execute and this would be better handled by an external phono preamp and best with a well isolated power supply.
How do I shop for a phono preamp? I'm ok new, or used. Any suggestions as to what specific amps to look at?
@vonhelmholtz +1 for the Goldnote PS-10. I also have the PSU-10. $3K I think. I'm running the Hana ML at the lowest gain setting which is 62dB and it sounds great, dead quiet. On the fly loading and gain controls for almost any MC or MM cart. Caveat: The only other PS I have experience with is a long-gone cheap Pro-Ject.
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@headphonedreams have a business acquaintance that had one and it only lasted about 1.5 years. The plastic internals became brittle, cracked and connections fell out of the back plate. I know crazy Swedes usually build good stuff.
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