Budget Phono Preamp?

At this point I'm considering either Creek OBH-8 or Gram Amp 2SE? Am I missing a good budget phono preamp? Price range: $150-300. Thanks.

rmcrothf59910-20-2003 4:45am

audioman4 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 174 posts 10-20-2003 at 10:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The best sounding Phono preamp that I have had in my system is the Clearaudio Micro Basic... This is a killer piece for the money and comes with an outboard power supply. It is mm or mc and sounds fantastic! Check out www.needledoctor.com Happy listening, Joe Custom Audio LLC
mwilson Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 430 posts 10-20-2003 at 11:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Channel Islands VPP1 - awesome and under $300 new. There are a couple dealers here (underwoodwally - super guy), and can even buy here from the manufacturer itself (ciaudio). Webpage is www.ciaudio.com You can get an upgrade power supply for it also. This is a truly great 'stage for the money and I recommend it without hesitation.
shersta Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 140 posts 10-21-2003 at 02:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Another contender might be the Monolithic ps-1. Very flexible and musical. At a'gon, they usually appear in the classifieds with the optional outboard power supply, but then you're looking at around 400, so keep an eye peeled for just the ps-1.