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Phono Preamp Suggestions?

I have a Sota Star table, with SME IV-VI arm, and a Shelter 90X cartridge. I would like to upgrade my current phono preamp (Music Fidelity X-LPSv3).

I am using the Denon Prepro as my Preamp, Classe CA-M400 amps, and B&W 802D speakers.

I would like to get something nice that is a good match for the rest of my system, for $1000-$1800. Used or new is fine. Do you have some suggestions?

Additional Info:
- The Shelter cartridge has an output of .65mv
- I am open to SS or Tubes.
- Currently, I think my system is pretty neutral. I would prefer a neutral phono preamp, or maybe something with just a very slight hint of warmth.

Darrell

Dmccombs (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

09-10-08

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09-10-08 Audio research is amazing. extremely detailed with a bit of ... Elevick

09-10-08 You can't go wrong with an ear 834p, buy a used one on audio ... Stevecham

09-10-08 I have owned your table,arm and cartridge.at the time my pho ... Goldeneraguy

09-11-08 That's a pretty nice setup you have all the way around. a di ... Darkmoebius

09-11-08 i've used a 90x for over three years. it's a very good ca ... Sonofjim

09-11-08 I agree w/ darkmoebius. upgrading your preamp will improve ... Soix

09-11-08 Thank you all for the responses so far. i have considered u ... Dmccombs

09-11-08 Imo. the path you are on is full of compromises. i don't car ... Dan_ed

09-11-08 Dan, thanks for the inputs. so do you have any suggestio ... Dmccombs

09-11-08 Hi dmccombs, while your denon ht preamp may be pretty good, ... Darkmoebius

09-11-08 What darkmoebius said. i have owned bat, ear, and classe. i ... Dan_ed

09-11-08 The benz lukasheck pp1 t-9 for sale here at a-gon is a great ... Reb1208

09-11-08 Art audio vinyl 1. best value. however you will want to upgr ... Chashmal

09-14-08 Just want to share my late experience. i quite agreed with ... Vleena2

09-14-08 I would recommend the allnic h-1200. great sounding piece. 2 ... Genesis168

09-14-08 Vleena2, glad to see someone else appreciates what the gc ... Sonofjim

09-14-08 Thanks all for the comments so far. you've given me a lot t ... Dmccombs

09-14-08 All i can say is i sold my pass xono after i listened to the ... Genesis168

09-14-08 Genesis, i see someone from canada has one for sale here ... Dmccombs

09-14-08 Not me. i know this guy too. i am in toronto. he too got the ... Genesis168

09-14-08 just curious about the prices of these allnic pieces. i'v ... Sonofjim

09-14-08 The h-1200 retails around $1600 and the h-1500 around $5000 ... Genesis168

09-15-08 Genesis, did you try to upgrade the 1500 to we417a tubes and ... Cjfrbw

09-15-08 Agree with genesis on ear 834. it gave nasal sound on my pre ... Vleena2

09-15-08 Cjfrbw, i have not tried the we417 tubes yet. i did however ... Genesis168

09-15-08 While i have been mulling over the preamp and phono preamp o ... Dmccombs

09-15-08 If you're happy with what you listened to, then just stick t ... Genesis168

09-15-08 sounds like good stuff but even the 1500 is higher than i ... Sonofjim

09-15-08 Might just sell my 1500 when i go all out (hopefully soon). ... Genesis168

09-15-08 The allnic sounds great by your description, but i am not ab ... Dmccombs

09-15-08 I had the same thoughts like you had before i got the 1500. ... Genesis168

09-15-08 Genesis, please e-mail me with your impressions of the h-300 ... Cjfrbw

09-15-08: Drummermitchell
I'm using the Allnic-1200 and I really like her alot.
There is one for sale on Audiogon.
Drummermitchell (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

09-16-08 You should consider upgrading the 90x to the new 9000. i use ... John_tracy

09-17-08 John, thanks for the suggestions. you mentioned you ran ... Dmccombs

09-18-08 38ohms. that is the impedance reflected by the lundahl mc tr ... John_tracy

01-14-09 I currently have an allnic 1200 on loan from a hifi dealer. ... Davidsss