Need an Entry Level Phono Preamp


Well, it's been 22 years and I'd like to go back and spin some vinyl. I'm considering a Cambridge 640P and a Rega Fono for a Shure V-15 VMR on either an old Dual CS5000 or Thorens TD160. I was ready to buy the Bellari but the 60Hz hum problem I heard about here on A'gon scared me away. I just want to listen to my old records, not troubleshoot ground loops. Also considered tubes from an AES PH-1 and the new Pro-Ject Tube Box II. OK, let's through in the Jolida JD-9A for kicks. That's a price range from $169 to about $550 which is fine. Line Pre is a Bryston BP-25.

I welcome your comments and recommendations. Oh, I listen primarily to classical music. Someone has to keep it alive!

Thanks!
av2k

Showing 1 response by pboutin

I listen almost exclusively to the classical repertoire as well and I could recommand you the Dynavector P-75.
I have had two phono stage amps before this one,...one was a tube based one costing almost twice the price while the other one was solid state costing four time the P-75's price,....yet in my system and with my music this is the one a prefer.
This component is inherently musical and transparent to the rest of the system......but it cost 650.00 (new) and might not be the bargain you are looking for......specially if you dont need to use it's MC imput.
In the context of your present MM cartrige and of your Bryston amp you could do pretty good getting a second hand MM (only) phono stage.........if on the other hand you want to start slowly and cautiously with your renewed vinyl interest.........then get a Rotel phono stage
that often appeared in the classified for a little over a hundred dollards.