Best reasonable Phono preamp for Marantz TT15SI


OK,

I know this is just a modded Clearaudio Emotion, but I need to know what you all are using for a phono preamp for this table and what you like/dislike about the preamp.

I have considered;

Simaudio LP3
Bellari VP129
PS Audio GCPH

Yes, I know huge price differences, but I am a recent return to analog after 20 years away from the format and want to get it right the first time!

Any input is appreciated!

Ken
kennyt

Showing 1 response by johnnyb53

I have a Cambridge 640P, and I know it *can't* be the best you can buy, but all the tradeoffs must be very astutely balanced: It's so musically resolving with no glaring errors or noticeable compromises, and it tied a $450 Slee Gram Amp 2 SE in one review I read. Given that, I suspect I wouldn't hear an improvement *across the board in all areas* unless I upgraded to a Slee Era Gold at six times the price.

I had to get a better cartridge, line stage and speakers to begin to hear what all the 640P offers in resolution and--just as important--musical balance.