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Phono amp as good as Shindo Aurieges phono section

I have recently , while having my Shindo Aurieges worked on, installed a Tortuga LDR in place of the Shindo. I am surprised that I like the Tortuga a lot. I want to get a Phono amp, at least equivalent to the Aurieges, so I can compare them when the Aurieges is back, and I am missing my analog fix.

I have a Allnic A1500, 300b amp, so the logical choice , to me, is the Allnic 1201. Any recommendations or thoughts appreciated!

 I have an Acoustic Signature table ,with a Trans- Fi tonearm.
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acman3 OP
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fjn04, I used some MM/MI and I use an Auditorium 23 sut with MC cartridges.  

As far as price I would hope around $3000 new or used, but would go a little higher. 
 

acman3 OP
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jperry, I had forgotten about Leben. Thanks, that is defiantly a contender.
I will look into that.








acman3 OP
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That is an interesting idea. I will have to look into the Rhea, and read some reviews.


What about a RCM Sensor 2? Anyone know anything about that Phono amp?

acman3 OP
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Yes Al, that is the problem with the Leben also. Stereophile called its impendence ridiculously high.



acman3 OP
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Actually Lewm, I think you may have found the solution. I found several Phono amps that would work, including a used Allnic h3000, and AcousticPlan, which would work, but are way over budget.

 If I was sure I was going to get rid of the Shindo ,I would go over on budget, but since I am just wanting to see how it works, the Manley is probably a great choice. I also like the retro look.

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