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Phono stage for second system

My winter project is here.  Trying to set up a second system for my home office.

Will by mainly a vinyl system.

Space is an issue as the room is only 12 by 14.

Any suggestions for a small foot print phono stage in the 3-4 K price range.  Probably solid state, but open to tubes as long as the unit is one box solution.

Thanks and happy Thanksgiving.

rivinyl
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yogiboy
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Check out Sutherland!

https://sutherlandengineering.com/

sls883
395 posts
 

Another vote for Sutherland. If you're using a low output moving coil cartridge, the TZ Vibe is excellent and a small form factor. I'm using it with a Hana ML moving coil cartridge.

https://sutherlandengineering.com/tz-vibe/

tablejockey
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"open to tubes as long as the unit is one box solution."

Good:

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650160664-manley-chinook-phono-pre-amp/

"Better"

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650160529-primaluna-evo-100-tube-phono-preamp/

Both have been demoed in my setup.

Currently using PL which at the price, is easily comparable in sound/build of $4K+ units. Since SQ is personal, build quality unquestionably will be on par-likely better than any $4K+ unit.

Both have a standard footprint, but worthy of consideration based on listed price.

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