Phono Pre Amp?

Alex Nikitin, the guy behind most great Creek equipment, started manufacturing his own phono stage. It is very good and very inexpensive. I use it in my second system and it sounds absolutely great (my "main" phono stage is fully loaded BAT VK-P10SE).
Check his site: http://www.ant-audio.co.uk/

second graham slee for afordable phonopreamp

thegoldenear...u shoulda probably listed the cartridge u use. if you're using a MC or HOMC, the cambridge 640p has its limitations gain and loading wise (ie, unless u have techy/mod abilities) i went from the 640p to the musical surroundings phonomena just for this reason. the phonomena usually can be had here for around $300 used. i still have the cambridge and i'd be willing to let it go for $120 plus $10 ship. if u have any interest let me know and i'll put it up in the classifieds.

I agree with the idea of a tube phono pre. I presently use a AES PH1 made by the same company as Cary audio. The sound is excellent and it has enough gain for a HO moving coil or MM cartridge. There is one for sale in the classified (no relation) in the price range you are looking at with extra tubes to roll.
Rick

ok since money is a factor at the current time but i really wanna improve my sound, pick another phone pre amp where i am not paying for MC tech included in the price.

I need something better than my current NAD, which only supports MM, i have noticed there are a few, which one is recommended?

Sorry to be a pain but i really want to improve my sound. with out breakin the bank. I know 160 isnt bad for the 640p but if thats the case its the same tech as the 540 whihc is only MM and that would make more sense for me but I would rather spend 200 and change on a creek OBH 15 then waste 80 on the 540p.

GOT ME?

THX