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Best Phono Stage within 2000 $

Hello Guys,

I'm thinking to buy a MC cartridge (low output like AT33PTG for example) but my Grado PH1 Phono Stage doesn't have any other setup apart the fixed 47kohm so I need to buy another Phono Stage
I don't want to spend more than 2000 $USD
I read good things about Acoustech PH1P (1500 $USD retail) and about PS Audio GCPH l-1 (Underwood mod.) , Art Audio Vinyl1 , Sutherland PHD (2000 $ on used market) .. etc...
Other ideas about tube or SS good Phono Stages?
Preowned are welcomed .. less money for best value/quality

What's the best choice for you?

Thanks in advance for your Suggestions/Opinions

Curio
ps: Merry Christas to EveryOne
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robm1
28 posts
 
I think it's a good time for anyone from outside the UK to purchase UK goods while the UK pound is weak. Even the Ortofon PW Windfeld is cheaper in the UK.
bpwalsh
1,199 posts
 
Tvad wrote:
What specifically is different about the bearing in the Feickert arm versus the Jelco?
Regular Jelco tonearms make use of a tip bearing in the vertical axis, whereas the Feickert runs on a special type of ball bearing. This improves bass control and gives more punch. Additionally, it has an oil damper that the regular Jelco arms do not.
jaspert
157 posts
 
Essential Audio wrote :

Regular Jelco tonearms make use of a tip bearing in the vertical axis, whereas the Feickert runs on a special type of ball bearing. This improves bass control and gives more punch. Additionally, it has an oil damper that the regular Jelco arms do.

Interesting. The Jelco 10.5 S arm listed on Puremusicgroup webpage mentioned about using gimbal bearing in the vertical axis and oil damping ( i can confirm this) too.
Hmmm..Both parties mentioned about the arms being build to their own specifications but they look identical and the quoted spec sounds similar too.
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curio OP
305 posts
 
I think Jaspert .. there are some "hidden specs" we don't know.. and maybe Essentialaudio can't show us on a public forum :-)
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