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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?

dodgealum
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knotscott
813 posts
 

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

bigkidz
3,323 posts
 

For that price I can build you a customer point-to-point wired preamp.  Way better that any suggestions you will get here.

Happy Listening.

fastfreight
677 posts
 

Mola Mola Makua and you can get it also with the Tambaqui onboard.

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jasonbourne71
834 posts
 

Robert Grodinsky Research RGR 4 ($660 - no longer in production). Particular attention was paid to the design of the phono stage. Back in the day TAS gave it a very positive review! Since I am invested in LP’S I own and use this preamp.

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