Help Me Narrow My Choices
I am going to buy a new Phono Preamplifier and wanted to hear about your impressions. My choices are Prima Luna 100 Phono Preamplifier, Sutherland Duo, and McIntosh C8 Tube phono preamplifier. I mostly use an AT VM760SLC cartridge and feed a Bryston SP3 Preamp. I am open to others also and not too particular about tube or SS as long as it provides fast transients and holographic sound stage. Budget is open but not much part $4000.
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My choice for Preamp and MM Phono is a Vintage Full Featured McIntosh mx110z tube tuner/preamp with two MM inputs, and I use a SUT for MC so I continue to use it’s MM Phono stage.. This one has a nice wood case and recently serviced. IME, this is a rare good price. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650216132-mcintosh-mx110z-preamplifier-receiver/
If mine dies, no diddling around, just get another one of them. https://www.audiogon.com/systems/11422 I use this to get remote control of volume, mute, balance
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I recommend Zesto, Audio Research, or Conrad Johnson. The highest level... used, best way to go in this category. I have owned Audio Research for my Phone amp for over thirty years. Each time I upgraded I always did a complete search and evaluation of the category and always chose Audio Research Corp. The improvement was always absolutely huge until I got beyond the PH8. Still very substantial after that... but more refinements after as opposed to complete change and improvement. |
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