Allnic makes 5 phono pres. They do not all have 4 inputs and the number of in puts has a small percentage of the cost. Plus every as you refer to ‘end game’ phono amp has multiple inputs, most at least a single and balanced output but not all. Get the Allnic H6500 and you will probably be very happy. Then again what I haven't read is the rest of your system? If you're using a $1500 cartridge on a $25-20,000 phono amp then you are drastically misaligned. When you get into amodwright 150 you're at $10,000.
End Game Phono Preamp (tube)
Before you say ALLNIC a few caveats - I will only be using one TT so only need one input (MC). ALLNIC has up to 4 which is a lot of extra engineering I don't need and don't want to pay for. I'm coming from a very much loved Hagerman Trumpet MC with all the finest (to my ears) NOS tubes, external linear power supply, upgraded footers. It sounds terrific but I just have to scratch that itch to see if I can do better. If the only improvement I'll be getting by going up the food chain is less hiss, well, I can live with the existing hiss truthfully. I'd be expecting improved imaging, depth, resolution, cymbal decay beauty. Maybe I have it all now... if anyone has first hand experience with the Trumpet and can with an informed opinion offer a better option I'm all ears (hehe).
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