which older /used preamp for phono stage ???

which older /used preamp for phono stage ?

your input would be appreciated.

thanks,

mike

mikesinger03-20-2004 7:43am

rcreations Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 158 posts 03-20-2004 at 01:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete the ps audio mark 4 preamp mm/mc phono section is great. pre also has active/passive, external power supply with other bells and whistles for an older unit. used 100.-150
jafox Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,453 posts 03-20-2004 at 02:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I vote the ARC SP-8 but it only supports MM
elevick Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,636 posts 03-20-2004 at 06:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Be careful with phono. The vintage ones simply don't have enough gain and many aren't switchable MM/MC. Stuff from after 1970 should be more flexible.
4yanx Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,576 posts 03-21-2004 at 03:51am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Elevick makes a very good point, particularly in light of the many fine low output cartridges around these days. I owned a Marantz 3650 once that had a pretty damn good phono section and allowed for MM and MC. Might be worth nosing around for one if you want to go that route. Opinions on the 3650 to be used today?