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Which phono preamp?

Hi All,

I am considering getting back into vinyl, Any suggestions on best phono preamp for the money? I was deciding between the internal phono amp from Rogue (I have a Rogue 99 preamp) or something like a Lehmann Audio Black Cube, They both go for about $500-$600. FYI--the rest of my system includes a BAT VK 200, Cary 303, Dynaudio 1.3 MkII, Nordost interconnects and Harmonic Technology Pro-11 Speaker cable.

Thanks
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kana813
956 posts
 
All of the comments above fail to consider what cartridge
you plan on using.

If you looking for a cartridge/preamp combo, I'd wait and listen to the Grado with one of their low out cartridges.

Otherwise, I'd stick with tubes. Try to find an octal tube MFA preamp.

Also, you'll need a TT/Arm, check out the Space Deck/Arm.
david99
1,467 posts
 
I had a black cube when I bought my 99 w/phono.
I did A/B with a Y connector.The 99 phono (stock tubes) won by a slim margin.Slightly better inner detail.
I then spent $200 on some killer NOS tubes for the 99 phono.
After that the 99 CRUSHED the black cube in all areas.
rwd
695 posts
 
Does anybody have any feedback on the Tom Evans "Groove"?
stateniland
3 posts
 
Go with the "Acoustech" pre-amp....for a grand its as good as amps 4x's as much...I use it with my Basis 2500 and it rocks!
Joe
twl
3,251 posts
 
I agree with Kana813. Get an MFA preamp. It's killer.
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