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Best reasonable Phono preamp for Marantz TT15SI

OK,

I know this is just a modded Clearaudio Emotion, but I need to know what you all are using for a phono preamp for this table and what you like/dislike about the preamp.

I have considered;

Simaudio LP3
Bellari VP129
PS Audio GCPH

Yes, I know huge price differences, but I am a recent return to analog after 20 years away from the format and want to get it right the first time!

Any input is appreciated!

Ken
kennyt
kennyt OP
1,226 posts
 
Not sure where I'll end up, but I want to get the best sound I can from this setup for now to see if I want to stay in analog, and if so I'll likely go further as I always seem to....
roblanger
117 posts
 
Music Direct seems to like to pair up the Simaudio with the Marantz TT.
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
I have a Cambridge 640P, and I know it *can't* be the best you can buy, but all the tradeoffs must be very astutely balanced: It's so musically resolving with no glaring errors or noticeable compromises, and it tied a $450 Slee Gram Amp 2 SE in one review I read. Given that, I suspect I wouldn't hear an improvement *across the board in all areas* unless I upgraded to a Slee Era Gold at six times the price.

I had to get a better cartridge, line stage and speakers to begin to hear what all the 640P offers in resolution and--just as important--musical balance.
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