What's the best Phono preamp under $1000??

What should I expect to pay to get something decent?

Thanks in advance. Dave Taylor, chicago

strad54905-12-2008 12:53am

strad549 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 05-12-2008 at 03:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Used is fine. MC. Either tube or SS. Remote unnecessary (why would I need one?) One input is enough. Surrounding equipment: Michelle Gyrodek with AT OC9 MC cartridge. Audio Research LS16 Mk 2 preamp with Parasound Amp. Dac is Goldmund Memisis 12.
tom_hankins Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 928 posts 05-12-2008 at 09:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A used Sim Audio LP5.3 would be an option. I have had great success with the one I am using.
lak Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,613 posts 05-12-2008 at 09:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A used Plinius Koru, if you can find one. Does it all and is a real sleeper that most audiophiles are unaware of.
downunder Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,329 posts 05-12-2008 at 11:51am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete EAR 834P s/h.
tiger Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 313 posts 05-12-2008 at 03:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete AR PH3SE, there are others, but this AR outperforms the EAR834 by a long short. I know, I tried the EAR and PH3 concurrently in my system and the PH3 beat the EAR in every way.