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Any Phono Stage that can load 100k, for $300 used?

In recent lengthy post, Raul recommends loading MM carts at 100k, rather than 47k. I've been trying to find phono stages that can be set at 100k without having to do soldering or anything complicated. Thus far, it seems that the Phonomena is appropriate; it's also in my price range. While I wait for one to come up used, I'm wondering if there are any other phono stages, stock, that allow loading to be set at 100k?

Thanks,
Rich
winegasman
winegasman OP
100 posts
 
Again, thanks for the responses. I'm hoping others weigh in with alternative options to the Phonomena, but if not I'll be keeping my eyes open for a used one.

Thanks Chadnliz for the endorsement of the Phonomena.
rnm4
308 posts
 
Spectro-acoustics 217. Highly flexible with 2 phono stages. I snapped up a used one for less that $100, but they can go for more. Good stuff!

Asking too much, but look here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Spectro-Acoustics-217-Hi-Fi-Preamp...
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
Are you sure you don't mean 100 Ohms?
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rauliruegas
13,052 posts
 
Dear Steve: Rich is asking for a MM cartridge load impedance subject not for a MC ones where 100 Ohms will be ok.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
I'm certainly more confident that companies such as Grado, Ortofon, and Cartridge Man have far far more moving magnet "know how" than some amateur with too many toys in his sandbox.

But that's me.
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