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Recommend me a new PHONO stage.

I currently use ROTEL RQ-970BX and I am looking for a worthwhile upgrade.
My carts are Denon 160 or Denon 103R. I can use either.
My TT is Rega P2.
I am looking for transistor phono amps only.
Please advise what would be a significant step up from this amp considering that I would like to stay within $500.00 new or used.
Thank you very much.
dkzzzz
mickeyf
153 posts
 
Lehmann SE fits that budget, lottsa grunt for your 103 and no real negatives.
tbromgard
814 posts
 
NAD PP2 or PP3
gslone
274 posts
 
Primare R20. Go to their website and research.
There's one here up for sale now. I have nothing to do with the sale or the person.
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dkzzzz OP
124 posts
 
I read about these suggestions and also about PS Audio phono stage. None of them "won any awards" in sound department.
My fear is that all I would get for extra 300-500 dollars is more features (switches), but pretty much the same sound quality as my basic Rotel?
Aren't there giant killers in this price category?
kencalgary
45 posts
 
I haven't heard it but today I asked the same question at my local dealer (whom I trust) and they suggested a Moon phono pre-amp which was in that price ballpark.
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