Abrew, If you look at the files from MFremer's phono shootout, it seems to me about 1000 to 2000 is the sort of price. The Lehman in that test was amazing, compared very favourably to the Ypsilon (with a better TT arm and cartridge), I also think a 2nd hand Moon lp 5.3RS is a brilliant phono stage, which should be in that price range. Currently one in the classifieds.
How much to spend on a decently good phono stage?
I've gotten some feedback (and read comments elsewhere too) that suggests that the sub-$500 phono stages leave something to be desired. For a system with fairly high end components (Pass/ARC/Cary/B&W) but with a modestly priced turntable (say $1000) how much should a person spend on a phono stage?
I've learned that some you really prefer specifics, so let me just throw a few models out there at different price points for your recommendations.
1. $400 (Pro-Ject Debut Carbon)
2. $900-1000 (Rega RP3)
3. $1500-2000 (ClearAudio Concept / Rega RP6 / VPI Traveler)
I've learned that some you really prefer specifics, so let me just throw a few models out there at different price points for your recommendations.
1. $400 (Pro-Ject Debut Carbon)
2. $900-1000 (Rega RP3)
3. $1500-2000 (ClearAudio Concept / Rega RP6 / VPI Traveler)