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

What should I expect to pay to get something decent?

Thanks in advance. Dave Taylor, chicago

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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.
dweller Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,781 posts 05-12-2008 at 06:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Clearaudio "Basic" is just so musical (and versatile).
smoffatt Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 205 posts 05-12-2008 at 10:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Indeed, a few ARC PH3SE on sale here. Can not be beat at the used asking price ($1200.00) and you can roll tubes easily. 6922, 7308. Good luck in your search. Sly