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Phono Amp Recommendations

I'm going to be setting up a second analog system and will need a good phono amp. My primary phono amp is an Artemis Labs PL-1 and I do like it a lot so comparison to this phono amp if you've heard it would be useful.
The budget is about $2K and I'd like it to have some fairly easy variety in loading and maybe gain as well although I'm into low gain cartridges. I'm considering a Statement Grado for the second system although I haven't made up my mind and am also thinking Koetsu.
I like to make my dollars count so I'm open to used or I'm pretty accomplished diy. I was looking at kandkaudio phono amp but so far my e-mail questions haven't been answered so...?? What do you recommend?
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stevecham
3,340 posts
 
EAR 834P
tom_hankins
928 posts
 
Sim Audio LP5.3 or a used Ayre P-5XE.
maineiac
649 posts
 
Try calling Kevin at K&K on the phone. He may not be getting your e-mails. He has been very responsive to me and is a good person to deal with.
glenn_garza
61 posts
 
I am currently running-in an Underwood modified PS Audio GCPH. It has adjustable gain, loading, and both balanced and single-ended outputs. I only have about 8 hours of music through it, but it is quiet, smooth, and detailed. Reportedly, it requires 200 hours of break in, but it is going well so far. Oh, I had to ditch the stock power cord as it is really crappy. All I had around was a Zu Bok, and that seems to be working ok.
Although it is not run in yet, there is obviously potential, but I have to reserve final judgement (only my opinion).
bnrlaw
130 posts
 
k & k!!

Email Kevin again.
He's typically very responsive.
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