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Recommendations for a phono stage: Gold Note turntable w/ MC cartridge to ARi50.

I'm seeking some suggestions for a phono preamp to connect a Gold Note Giglio turntable w/ Donatello Red MC cartridge to an Audio Research i50 amplifier. ARC has a phono stage module for I think 750 -1000 but I don't listen to much vinyl and don't really want to spend that much. I'm looking to spend approx $500. Any thoughts on this from the members are greatly appreciated.

maholl50
soix
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At that price level I’d think the ARC module might be your best bet from a price/performance perspective.  If that’s too rich maybe something like the Lehmann Black Cube or a Cambridge Audio phono pre is worth a look.  Best of luck. 

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yogiboy
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Here ya go!

https://avahifi.com/collections/for-vinyl-lovers

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jbuhl
976 posts
 

Entry level Moon LP110 v2 stage . Used.

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relayer101
614 posts
 

All of the suggestions look good so far. If you like the Gold Note brand the PH-5 is selling for $750 on GoldnoteUSA.

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