Help. What phono preamp to buy?

Jctubes,

It's actually Snooker's search, not mine! However, I have heard great things about the AAV1 and would love to audition it, particularly at that used price.

A lot of good choices here. I use the Electrocompaniet ECP . it retails for 995 but can be had for less if you shop around or used. I use the same Benz Micro you do with it.

Dan Wright is modding the Monolithic Sound phonostage and selling it with full manufacturer's warranty!!!

Underwoodwally is selling them. It *has* to be a killer unit.

DB sytems at audioadvisor/.04 RIAA...no brainer

Hi, I use the Herron with a Clearaudio Sigma cartridge but instead of a preamp I use a seperate transformer volume control. The Herron has plenty of output without needing a seperate step up transformer . The transformer volume controller does provide 2x gain and allows me to convert from a single ended input to a psuedo balanced XLR output. This is very helpfull with driving my 6 meter interconnect between the volume control and amps. With a good set of NOS tubes this phono stage has been one of my best purchases here on Audiogon. Highly recommended.