Best Phono Preamp Under $5k


I've given up on my digital experiment and I'm looking for a new (to me... I prefer used equipment) phono preamp. I'll be using it with an AnaMighty Denon DL103 mod and one of their step ups, so the MM section is key. 

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One of the most asked question, but I am yet to find a solid contender worthy of $5k, hence pre-owned is the only choice.

I feel manufacturers deliberately don't play the $5k game. They price it either below $4k or above $7k. They probably know that a buyer looking for a 3-4k phono is ready to take a compromise, so give it to him. Those looking for a proper grown up phono will somehow beg, borrow or save up to pay $7k. So keep the $5k zone fuzzy!

A used Herron VTPH-2A . You can research it here and read through the threads here on Audiogon.

http://www.herronaudio.com/vtph2specs.html

 

Chuck