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Linn Sondek Phono Preamp

My Current set up is

 

Michi x3

B&W 705s

Linn Sondek with Akito Arm

Ortofon 2m bronze

 

Looking for recommendations for a phono preamp (really disappointed in the michi phono stage). Not sold on tubes, but might warm the system up a little. The michi is very neutral. Also looking for advice for tonearm cables for the Akito. Thanks! (sorry if this post is redundant with others)

harropmv
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jasonbourne52
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Michael Fremer of Analog Planet likes the Schiit Mani 2 phono stage ($149). Check out his review there.

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jasonbourne52
2,863 posts
 

For tubes an older Conrad Johnson preamp is a good choice. 

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jasonbourne52
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You might consider a moving coil cartridge like a Hana  SL - which the Mani 2 can handle.

ghdprentice
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The best Audio research phono stage you can afford. I have a Linn (nearly) Klimax with an Audio Research Reference 3SE phono stage… it sounds even better than the Linn Klimax phono stage. Nothing “warm” about these preamps… just detailed and very natural. Also check out Presto.

gregm
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If your budget stretches to 2.5k, the PS Audio Stellar (something) is stellar sounding.

Alternatively, the musical fidelity phono is excellent for the price.

The PS audio phono is much better of course.

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