MM phono preamplifier

@three_easy_paymentsorks fine with cartridges in the .5 mv range and the right SUT

For tubes  great priceHagerman Cornet III or used a Cornet II

@jperry 

@three_easy_paymentsorks fine with cartridges in the .5 mv range and the right SUT

I guess it just wouldn't work with my Zesto SUT which i thought was pretty versatile.  Mine only adds a max of 22dB gain.  I know you can get SUTs with much higher gain options. My Luxman phono stage goes up to 40dB on MM so I can get up to 62dB gain with the SUT. Around 59dB is what seems to work best with my 0.5mv cart.

Now I see how people become SUT collectors.  ;-)

Look at the offerings from Hagerman Audio Labs. Great value.

I ended up buying a Zesto Andros 1. For the 2000 $ us that I paid for it used it is a favorable purchase considering it has a sut inside its chasis and healthy options for gain plus some loading options. Also, balanced INPUT connection for input only and input and output rca.