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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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audphile1 OP
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We’ll see what I end up with. I can start with the adapters then move up to proper cables if I end up with a phono that features only rca outs. 
The Cardas adapters are solid. Great quality. 
 

westcoastaudiophile
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Teac PE505

https://teacusa.com/products/pe-505-phono-amplifier

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@westcoastaudiophile 

Teac is very nice but more than I want to spend now. 

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iseland
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Get the moonriver 505 and forget all the others ... 

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ericba
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With your 1500$ budget: new Parasound JC3 Jr, Hegel V10. Used Goldnote PH10 or PS stellar phono. These will do it without compromise and you've got a very good set up to benefit from it. Of course the later two are better. Depends if you are willing to get a used one. Good luck and keep us posted.

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