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Best Full-Function Preamplifier

Consulting the collective wisdom on the best preamp with built in phonostage (MM/MC). DAC not required but OK if it has one. Below $20K retail. Must be a no compromise solution--outstanding linestage and a flexible, great sounding phonostage that would not make you wish you had separates. Thoughts?

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ditusa
1,888 posts
 

Atma-Sphere MP-1 Mk. 3.3

$20,100.00

Mike

http://www.atma-sphere.com/en/mp-1.html

soix
9,605 posts
 

Man, you must REALLY not want that extra phono box because you’re greatly limiting your options.  

vonhelmholtz
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If you want the best, isn’t it better to go with a line stage and outboard phono preamplifier?  Mike, or Ralph could probably fill you in further on the Atma-Sphere mentioned above.  Perhaps, the Atma-Sphere is the exception.

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knotscott
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You might be able to find a used Convergent SL-1 in your price range.  Best preamp I know of by a good margin.

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