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Phono PreAmp with less than a 12" x 15" footprint

I refurbished my father's circa 1958 JB Lansing Paragon Speakers, MacIntosh 60 amplifiers (2) and MacIntosh C20 preamp and added an SME 10 turntable and arm and a Sumiko Blackbird cartridge. The weak link is the phono section of the MacIntosh C20. I need to add a phono preamp with a footprint less than 12" x 15" (a comprise with my spouse to keep it "out of sight"). Any suggestions?
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stanwal
3,147 posts
 
Dynavector 75 is very small and is an amazing bargain. ($750).
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
There are lots of very small and good phono preamps. It's the really pricey ones with double chassis that get big. How good/expensive are you looking for?

For example, the Musical Surroundings Phonomena II is 8.5"x6"x2" at $600 with a full complement of dip switches to adjust gain and loading.

The $1200 and $2800 Whest phono stages are also very small--around 6"x8" or even less for their ps20. The Graham Slees are small as well.
chashas1
596 posts
 
How much will your spouse let you spend? Will she/he have a color preference as well?
jtimothya
612 posts
 
 
Zyx Artisan Phono Stage, 6"W x 2 1/2"H x 7 1/2"D - excellent phono stage.
 
goldeneraguy
442 posts
 
I remember the Paragons well.unique look and expensive for the time.You might do well to look into a 47 Lab Phono Cube and power supply.Not only are they small,they are terrific sounding as well.
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