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Looking for A Cost Effective Phono Amp- Any suggestions?"

I am looking for a cost effective phono amp. System include Rotes A14 Integrated Amp, Linn Basik Turntable with Akito tone arm, Rega Exacta 2 Cartridge. Very satisfied with turntable. not so much with cartridge. Not interested in breaking the bank. Prefer a device that can provide reasonably quality for MM and MC cartridge. Any suggestion? 
joscow
joscow OP
48 posts
 
Really appreciate all the valuable recommendations. Have anyone used the Music Hall PA 2.2. The comments regarding Linn are quite useful .
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markusthenaimnut
379 posts
 
Plinius Harrah (used) sounds very good and can handle both MM and a wide variety of MC cartrdges via internal dip switches. 
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mhmeyers
72 posts
 
My two cents........ NAD makes an excellent phono amp. Very reasonably priced and they sound fantastic. 
jnorris2005
185 posts
 
If you are leaning towards the low end, the fully discreet Schiit Mani is far more dynamic, open and transparent than the NAD, which is a single opamp (NE5532) design for moving magnet cartridges with a simple transistor circuit to provide the gain for a moving coil.  I have tested both extensively.
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coachpoconnor
384 posts
 
I agree with the MF guy. Not sure about the sound of some of their amps, but their entry level DACs and phono stages are good. 
Audio Advisor, Music Direct and Upscale Audio have several models on sale under 1K.
Musical Surroundings Nova Phonomena. Probably find one used for $500,00.
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