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Phono Stage with XLR outs

Taking another stab at vinyl after about a year break. Not going too fancy but would like a phono stage with both RCA and XLR outputs. My amp, Boulder 866, only accepts XLR. I do have a set of Cardas adapters but thinking to do it right. 
Budget - under $1500 used or new. 
Table - Clearaudio Concept with Hana ML moving coil cartridge. 
Not trying to compete with my Meitner MA3i digital front end. Just looking for good natural presentation. 
Contenders - Pro-Ject DS3 B, Black Ice Audio Fusion, McIntosh MP100

Any other candidates that I should consider?

audphile1
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lalitk
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@audphile1 

I started out with Parasound XRM,  my setup was Thorens TD124, Hana ML and XRM.  I couldn’t believe how good it sounded not to mention XRM’s versatility and on the fly MC loading. And you can snatch Stellar on used marked for under $1500 (not sure if Stellar is 5x better than XRM) 😊

Fusion 9 MKIII would be a good choice if you can get one! 

 

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glennewdick
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Schiit Audio makes two that may work for you. Great stuff for the money.

 

jl35
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Parasound XRM is excellent, and seems to be on closeout for $299 ...Schiit makes great stuff too, Skoll F is $399 new...

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tomic601
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Ayre for sure… call Rutan at Audio Connection 

Goldnote PH-10 especially with linear psu is fantastic for $ About $1.5 K used

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