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Linn Sondek Phono Preamp

My Current set up is

 

Michi x3

B&W 705s

Linn Sondek with Akito Arm

Ortofon 2m bronze

 

Looking for recommendations for a phono preamp (really disappointed in the michi phono stage). Not sold on tubes, but might warm the system up a little. The michi is very neutral. Also looking for advice for tonearm cables for the Akito. Thanks! (sorry if this post is redundant with others)

harropmv
gregm
3,395 posts
 

If your budget stretches to 2.5k, the PS Audio Stellar (something) is stellar sounding.

Alternatively, the musical fidelity phono is excellent for the price.

The PS audio phono is much better of course.

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wturkey
722 posts
 

Former Stellar phono owner here. It was not my cup of tea. However the GCPH modified by PCX is sublime. 

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wturkey
722 posts
 

If the tube sound is what you seek Space Tech Labs produces high quality gear at “reasonable” prices. I currently own a unit with the outboard Super Rectifier. The sound is unbelievable. The only caveats being MM or high output MC only and single input. 

harropmv OP
3 posts
 

Thanks for all the advice!

oltexan
35 posts
 

Pretty much any Vincent is a good choice. They offer tubed and non tube models for under $600. The 701 will even let you digitize vinyl up to 24/192

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