Do they make a quiet great sounding phono pre amp??


Hi, I have purchased and listened to 3 phono preamps which are: A musical surroundings phonomena, musical surroundings Nova II, and a Manley labs Chinook. The Manely labs Chinook is by far bettter sounding then the first two (double the cost too). But, All three have given me nothing but trouble (noise,noise,noise even terrible clipped signals!), and 2 of them basically failed on me. So before I go DIGITAL, can someone please tell me who makes a phono preamp in the $2,000-$3,000 range (tube or solid state) that I can rely on, and sounds as good or better than the Chinook?? Thanks.


Matt M                                             
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I am sure that a low output MC has specific advantages over HOMC. Nonetheless I really like my Dynevector HO cart, it has too many positive attributes andeffects  to mention here.  It has put the MM carts I used previously to shame.  To be blunt it makes beautiful  sound that no MM has ever given m\e. 

I am still curious about one thing.  What is the price of the current Klyne phono pre.  The best model, whatever designation they use. 

I went to the Klyne web site which is a little odd, as it is called " Klyne Audio Arts" or something like that.  Then there is no price list. I wonder why so many manufacturers refuse to post a list price.  I hate the idea that they make it up at the last second after sizing you up and figuring "how much can I get out of this guy?"

I might post that as a topic. If I don't feel free to do so.