Best affordable phono preamp?

David12, what other phono preamps have you heard in your system?

Blake,
Are you referring to the Wright Sound or Wright Audio phono pre? I’ve read several positive comments from various sources, but I’m never sure which company is being referenced.

ARCPH7-have not heard but it has lots of tubes and something called jfets?

Hi Wdi: It was George Wright's "Wright Sound" unit that I was referring to. I haven't heard it, but it seems to get rave reviews consistently over at vinyl asylum. There are a number of posters there whose opinions I value and trust; if I was thinking of upgrading my phono stage, that one would probably be at the top of my list.

cincy bob, Sorry about the delay in replying. I have heard or auditioned the following, although the system has changed over time.
Tom Evans Microgroove+
Tom Evans Groove(short period)
Trichord Delphini
Clearaudio Reference
EAR 834 (borrowed)