My response would be a Used JLTI phono..( without added power supply ) ..Very Dynamic,sweet and musical and sounds similar to a tube phono..Usually used prices around $800 ..
Natural, musical, dynamic phono preamp 700 used
Hello fellow analog enthusiasts. In my quest for a better phono preamp I must ask everyone this question -
If given $500-$700 to spend on a phono preamp which can run moving magnet and moving coil (or just moving coil) which would you choose?
Must be:
Tonally accurate
Musical
Dynamic
Not Dark or clinical/cold sounding
Replacing a Grado phono preamp which is ok, but I think I can do better and it can't do mc anyway.
Possible Contenders -
-Modded PS Audio GCPH (stock form was awful sounding imo, so the modded unit would be a leap of faith but heard they were good)
-Dynavector P75 MK2
-Sim Audio Moon 110LP (amps are too cool for me but heard their phono stage was decent)
-Used EAR 834P (getting on in age so not sure about this one)
Probably more I am not aware of, hence the reason for the thread.
Thanks and Peace
If given $500-$700 to spend on a phono preamp which can run moving magnet and moving coil (or just moving coil) which would you choose?
Must be:
Tonally accurate
Musical
Dynamic
Not Dark or clinical/cold sounding
Replacing a Grado phono preamp which is ok, but I think I can do better and it can't do mc anyway.
Possible Contenders -
-Modded PS Audio GCPH (stock form was awful sounding imo, so the modded unit would be a leap of faith but heard they were good)
-Dynavector P75 MK2
-Sim Audio Moon 110LP (amps are too cool for me but heard their phono stage was decent)
-Used EAR 834P (getting on in age so not sure about this one)
Probably more I am not aware of, hence the reason for the thread.
Thanks and Peace