@audiophile1 I would get the McIntosh if it does not exceed your price limit. The MP100 is a wonderful unit giving the decent airy and timeless tube sound that made the company famous for.
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?
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In the event you remain open to try solid state, the Austin Audioworks “The Black Swan” is extraordinary, and then at its price new it is a stone cold bargain. I owned one as, like you, I decided to dip my toes back in to analog. As is usually the case, the next upgrade calls. I had to spend over $10k to better The Black Swan. I sold mine for near new price and the buyer was thrilled. |
@mitterboeck yes I am quiet familiar with the MP100. My friend owns it and I tried it in my system. It was excellent. Probably my favorite McIntosh component. @ghasley I’ll read up on it thanks! |
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