In my experience, the Classé CP-50 is a significant improvement over the CP-45 and lower numbered models, and can be found within the $1K to $1.2K range. If you can't find one with the internal phono stage, just use an external phono preamp like the Musical Fidelity V-LPS or Cambridge Azur 640P. You can always upgrade the phono preamp later.
Best pre-amp w/phono for $1000-$1200 USED/MINT
Will soon be looking for a pre-amp with (hopefully) MM/MC phono stage. Can spend $1000-1200 for used/mint condition unit. Can be either tube or SS, but most inportantly, it must musical, quiet, and very compatible with amp. Remote and balance control would be nice, but not a dealbreaker. Pre-amp will be mated with a Wyred4Sound ST-500 stereo amp to drive Acoustic Zen Adagios speakers. So far have "only" read reviews of the Quad 99 and Rogue Metis pre-amps....... Thank you, Jim
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