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Phonomena vs. AcousTech PH-1 phono pre amp?

Does anyone know if the Musical Surroundings Phonomena or the AcousTech PH-1 would be the best sound. I am looking to get a Music Hall MMF-7 with Goldring cartridge and will be using it with my Krell pre amp. I want to not be looking to upgrade and be a great match for this system. If you know of others I should consider for up to $1200, please suggest them to. Thank you for your input on this.
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twl
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I couldn't find any good spec material on the Musical Surroundings unit. I did find that the AcousTech unit has correct gain and loading for your Goldring cartridge, whether you have the high-output or low-output. It will match either way. I cannot offer listening test opinions, since I have not heard either unit.
twl
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Monolithic is about in the same league with the Black Cube. You also might check into the Trichord Dino, and Trichord Delphini. For tube units you could look into the Wright Sound, and the EAR 834.

Without trying to offend, you might even consider a good used tube preamp with phono stage. You can get one for about the same money as what you will spend on a good phono stage alone. Audible Illusions is a good value on the used market.
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