Preamp for VPI Prime 21 turntable $300-800

Could someone recommend a phono which can match VPI turntable very well? Thank you guys!

classicalguy02-05-2023 1:11am

ericsch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 750 posts 02-05-2023 at 03:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you want to go used, the PS Audio GCPH is a bargain at $500 to $600. It sounds great and no dips**t switches to deal with.
ml8764ag Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 481 posts 02-05-2023 at 04:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In this price range…I’d watch out for a Vincent pho700/701…used…they are giant killers in my experience, for my tastes.
classicalguy OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 02-05-2023 at 04:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thank you for your recommendation, ericsch, ml8764ag.
ozzy62 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,834 posts 02-05-2023 at 11:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not sure why you’d sink 7k+ in a turntable only to cheap out on the phono stage. It’s at least as important as everything else.
luxmancl38 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 580 posts 02-05-2023 at 12:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A $5500 TT w/a 2K cart. what phono are you currently using?? I agree w/ozzy62 you need something in a higher price range or maybe look at some used phonos where you can get a good deal.