looking for pre phono for Thorens 160


Hi all,

I need a Pre phono for Thorens 160.
The bufget is a bit tight but anyway I don't think this turntable deserves more than that (with all the respect of course).
The option I thought about:
PROJECT TUBE BOX II
PROJECT TUBE BOX SE 1
BELLARI 129 - is the cheaper but as i understand it worth any dollar and even can compete with much expensive phonostage.

they all based on tubes ,
What would u choose from this list?
Thanks
avico

Showing 1 response by grimace

Nothing wrong with the TD-160. I've got the Project Tube Box... not sure what model, but the cheaper of the two. I used it very briefly with TD-160 Super and Shure M97xe. Nice sounding unit thats built like a tank. I've moved on from the TD-160, but I still use the Tube Box with my AT OC-9.