Best Phono Preamp mm/mc under $3500.00 used


If you have tried several phono preamps in your system please ranked your favorites? My phono is AMG Giro, 9WT Arm and AMG Turbo cable.

gerrym5

+1 for the Herron.

I currently run a Nagra BPS which I love. It reproduces instrument tone better than anything else I’ve heard.

In that price range a Manley Chinook SE would also be a must audition.

ARC PH7 or PH8 in that price range.  I had a PH7 and a friend of mine is getting ready to list one on Friday.  Very musical phono stage.

I didn't like the Parasound but love the PS Audio Stellar....Nice and musical with my Hana MC and ortofon Blue MM. Very flexible unit.....return it if you don't like it...you'll love it. $2500

 

Typically one of the goals in audiophilea is accurate reproduction of the original material. Using a preamp with the various equalization used (RIAA, Columbia, Decca) , helps get you there and adapt to cross produced albums such as Beatles rereleased in the USA. Gold Note varieties with external power supply PH-10 is amazing and versatile. I’ll never get a phono preamp without these equalizations