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phono amp +/- €1500

I have been thinking of investing in a separate phono stage. Right now my digital source (transport +dac) are at least as good, maybe better as my analog source.

Maybe a phono pre amp will bring my turn table to a higher level. However in my price range there are so many phono pre amps that I have no idea where to start. I do not mind to buy second hand.

Phono stages to come to my mind for what ever reasons are:
Nagra BPS
RCM Sensor Prelude IC
BMC MCCI
Astin Trew AT8000
Symphonic Line phono
Blue Amp
Goldenote Phono 2

But where to start. Would €1000 be enough to gain a significant increase in quality or would I need to spend closer to €2000.

I would prefer a phono stage that can do MM and MC.

So what do you think.
mordante
mordante OP
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@Peterayer

I have been keeping my eye open for a Pass Xono. But I think that in Europe they are much more more expensive then in the US. From what I have seen a second hand Xono will cost about €2500.
rsf507
2,341 posts
 
How about a used (or new with discount) Parasound JC3 built by John Curl. Wonderful!
peterayer
1,382 posts
 
Mordante,

Why not just buy one on Audiogon? Or you could just contact Mark at Reno HiFi and buy one from the US. Pass will always service it. It might cost a bit extra to ship to Europe, but you should still be able to save money.
catastrofe
87 posts
 
Herron VTPH-2
podeschi
303 posts
 
+1 on Herron VTPH -2. I love mine for MM and MC. Can't find anything that beats it.
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