I think the Coda 03p is a great option. It has balanced i/o, all the gain, impedance, and capacitance adjustments you could ever want, and it is reasonably priced.
If you shop carefully, you could probably find one for $1k new. They don't show up on the used market often.
Never underestimate the value of a quality RIAA. Using the balanced i/o will dramatically reduce EMI/RFI from the delicate signal. Plus, if you think about it, MC cartridges are inherently balanced devices anyway.
People who run truly balanced phono are few and far between. I must admit this has left me scratching my head a few times...
If you shop carefully, you could probably find one for $1k new. They don't show up on the used market often.
Never underestimate the value of a quality RIAA. Using the balanced i/o will dramatically reduce EMI/RFI from the delicate signal. Plus, if you think about it, MC cartridges are inherently balanced devices anyway.
People who run truly balanced phono are few and far between. I must admit this has left me scratching my head a few times...