Phono Preamp Selection


I have no idea of which Phono Preamp I should purchase.  I read the reviews from Audio Science and the author provides testing criteria and results for Phono Preamps. I do not have a awesome system - rather it is just a nice system. I reviewed (Pro-ject Phono Box DC MM/MC  / Cambridge Audio Duo / IFI Zen / Schitt Skoll ). My turntable is a MoFi with a Hana MC Cartridge. 500.00 is my budget as I am just a listener of old vintage records.  My amp is a Denon and my speakers are bookshelf Triangle(s). Appreciate your time and responses.

smerk

Check HIFI SHARK. There is a Sutherland KC Vibe MK2 listed for $500.00. I doubt you would go wrong with that one. BTW, my friend owned it before he upgraded to a more expensive model !

Yes, Hagerman Bugle MC is probably a good option also.

I built 2 Bugle 3s kits and liked them.  About as good as the EAR clone.

Lounge Audio I believe has a large lead time, like a couple of months.

I second the Sutherland KC Vibe.  I have had one for  a year and a half and it's been great.