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Budget LOMC preamp recommendations needed

I need a good phono preamp to handle LOMC. By cheap I mean $800 or less. I currently have a Dynavector DV20XL2 and use a Phonomena II with it. I'm just not getting along with it (and I've goofed with loading ad nauseum and the Dyna is set up as well as it could be). Upgrading my amplification recently convinced me that the Phonomena II isn't good synergy with the Dyna. I'm sure the P75 will get thrown out but what else have you heard and liked? I'm wanting something very laid back, which is exactly what the Phonomena II isn't.
greg7
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nandric
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Dear Frogman,Thanks for your kind words but it is not the
forum which makes my life difficult but those moderators.
You can observe in the MM thread what their influence is.
I.e. I am not the only 'censored' one.
dhcod
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Please make sure you listen to the Dyna before you jump on the Nighthawk or the Jasmine, as good as they are. In my opinion, it compares favorably with those two, although I haven't had as much time with the Jasmine as I had with the Nighthawk. I really think the difference is subtle but worthwhile. While the other two may equal the Dyna in dynamics and speed, the Dyna wins at my house in timber and soundstage/instrument elbow room.
redglobe
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Greg7, I have paired my Jasmine with a Denon DL-S1. It reproduces wonderfully, colorless and transparent music. I find no desire to try anything else.

This is not my discovery. The combination was recommended by another long-time audiophile (a Dane who designed crossovers.)

I hope you find a solution to your audio quest.
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