phono pre with Parasound halo 2.1 integrated


Is anyone using an outboard phono preamp with the halo if so which one and what were the results.
johnto
I had a Sumiko blue point evo3 just switched to an Ortofon quintet blue.
I was trying to stay under $500 (new or used)but no sure if I’d hear any improvements at that level.
You need about 60 db of gain. Take a look at the thread below.

I recommend a used Ray Sammuels F-117 Nighthawk. They show up occasionally on Audiogon.

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/favorite-phono-stage-in-the-500-800-range?highlight=%24500%2B...


John...............If you are still looking for a phono pre, there is a real nice and fully adjustable Musical Surroundings phono pre here for 300.00

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/phono-musical-surroundings-phonomena-ii-2018-01-22-preamplifiers
IF you need 60 dB of gain, then EAR 834p or Manley Steelhead provide high gain.