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best mm/mc preamp under $200 and best mc cartridge under $500 for an SME 3009 S2 arm ?

I guess the title says it all.  The arm is on a Linn Sondek LP12.

- Has anyone had any ACTUAL experience with a moving coil cartridge on an SME S2 arm, which is very light and hence needs a hi compliance cartridge ?  $500 is the max I want to spend.  Bass slam & needing extra treble to the point of being too bright  is the most important factor to me.  At my age, my ears are not what they used to be :-)

- Also, can anyone suggest an under $200 mc/mm simple preamp ?

Thanks

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tablejockey
3,771 posts
 
Schiit Mani for less than$150 shipped.

The subject is LOW BUDGET + performance.

That's a tough nut to crack. Search the reviews.Great for the money, and ,competes with units many times its price. 

I used one to pass time while my "proper $2500 unit was serviced.


tablejockey
3,771 posts
 
"yeah, with pocket size  Bluetooth speakers"

what does that even mean, Chakster?

Your often know it all response doesn't  address the OP's question.

The OP can go to the Schiit website to see the recommended unit IS below his threshold,and read the specs/reviews.


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