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Phono Preamps $500 - $1500

I will be using MM or high-output MC phono cartridges only. Currently I am using a Thorens TD124, SME 3009, Shure V15 Type IV setup. I'm considering the following phono preamps:

GRAHAM SLEE ERA GOLD MK V
Simaudio Moon LP3 and LP5.3
PS AUDIO GCPH

If you have experience with these phono preamps, or have other suggestions, I would like to hear from you.

Thank you.
-Greg
fremonthills
restock
831 posts
 
What tonal characteristics are you looking for?

If you are looking for detail, speed, sound stage layering and separation between instruments, I would prefer the JLTI to the Graham and PS Audio (both I listened to extensively). The JLTI has way more resolution and captures much more nuances than either of these two.

I have not heard the Simaudio, but there is review of both JLTI and Simaudio LP5.3 in issue 11 of toneaudio. The review of the JLTI is much more enthusiastic and in the end the JTLI won the product of the year award.

Toneaudio Issue 11

Rene
crubio
89 posts
 


Look into http://www.hagtech.com/

He makes amazing stuff. I have a Trumped which now
comes as a 2 box design with variable loading.
bikeman
8 posts
 
I second Rene's rec. of the JLTi. Amazing phono pre for the price - rivals others up to the $3k price range.
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