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help me pick a phono preamp.

Ok I just purchased a VPI Scout with Grado Sonata 0.5mv combo here on Audiogon. I now need a little help picking a phono stage. What I don't quite understand is "input load", how do you match that? What about gain? Budget around $1200 Any help appreciated. Thanks
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edesilva
768 posts
 
Well, I did as Rushton suggested and emailed Grado Labs. Their response to the fact that the gain on the phono in through the Statement Sonata/PH1 is disproportionately low compared to any other input was "That is normal with this cartridge. Please enjoy." Somehow less than satisfying. Based on that, I'd say 56 dB is not enough gain.

hrmph.
sberger
146 posts
 
what a lame answer...maybe you should call them?
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toddwj OP
58 posts
 
edesilva, I also just emailed Grado regarding "hum" and their response to me was, "this will not be a problem, please enjoy"
john_tracy
343 posts
 
the K&K phono pre.
john_tracy
343 posts
 
4yanx, Kenin has some new mods for the K&K phono pre. You should check them out.
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