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Suggestions For Phono Preamp....

It looks like I am going to finally make a serious effort
to transfer my 200+ records to CD. I just got a very good
deal on a Music Hall MMF-5 turntable; and now I'm looking
to get a phono preamp that will match up decently with
my turntable.
Please note that I own a media duplication company - so
I will be transferring the audio to a professional CD
recorder - not a consumer unit. And since I don't need a
preamp for other sources; a preamp that is only used for
turntables would be preferred.
One last item - would like to keep the cost under $1K
if possible. Any and all suggestions will be appreciated.
avideo
ljgj
955 posts
 
The EAR 834P - most have a volume control so no preamp needed - sells used for 650-850 - new for 1000 - 1200.
glide3
402 posts
 
I like the 834p in your price reange but get rid of the stock tubes and use some nice NOS tubes.
sdcampbell
2,136 posts
 
I own the Lehmann Audio Black Cube SE (the newer version with the much larger PWX power supply), and can highly recommend it. It costs $875 new, or you can buy a used version of the basic Black Cube for around $400 and have HyendAudio, the U.S. distributor, attach the new power unit for $275.
gboren
143 posts
 
The Plinius Jarrah is a great preamp. It got a great review in a recent TAS. It also sounds great!
tswhitsel
126 posts
 
EAR 834P is an excellent choice and comes with a volume control so you need no other preamp. Personally I think the stock tubes (EI Yugos anyway, not sure what comes with them now) sound great, which is not to say that some NOS may not be even better, but they are hardly necessary.
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