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Cart / Phono preamp for Technics SL-5200

Trying to put together a VERY budget analog rig. Would like to put no more than $200 total into a cart and phono pre for a 'table I just bought. Currently thinking AT-95E and the new Music Hall phono pre. I do not want a Bellari or Cambridge Audio pre. I previously had a Technics 1210 with a Ortofon OM5e running into my old NAD 3225PE's built-in phono(which I was pretty happy with). Any thoughts on how the AT/MH would compare? Amp is a Linn Classik, speakers are GMA Europas. Any thoughts or proven cart/phono pre combos for Technics or other tables would be appreciated.
clbone
vinyladdict
164 posts
 
Looks like it's a done deal - wish I could delete my prior post! I don't want to bias you in any way and you're committed now to it.

I sincerely hope it works out for you and best of luck!
clbone OP
41 posts
 
Vinyladdict, Yes, I sort of got in a hurry. I did take Ekobesky's advice on the Rotel preamp, though! I can take my lumps on the Red I suppose and get the AT - I'll just plunk down the extra cabbage and get the 120, though. Thanks again.
vinyladdict
164 posts
 
I'm not familiar with the 5200 - who knows, perhaps it will wok great! Let us know once you get it up and running.
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