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Good Phono Pre-Amps...$500 to $1500

I am in the market for the best sounding phono pre-amp I can buy in the 500 to 1500 range. Will be using a Linn table/arm with a Dynavector DV-10X5. I listen at low to moderate levels, mainly to Jazz and female vocals...and a little rock and classics.

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whatjd
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wrayman
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Hi Whatjd,

Don't pretend to know much about the Linn or Dynavector, but am presently listening to a Camelot Lancelot Pro phono stage, while my Monolithic is down for repairs. Also listen at moderate levels, to jazz etc as well.

Best I've heard, the battery power supply is dead quiet. Great stuff ! I think the Camelot is $1000 new ?

Good luck,
Mike
rwd
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There is an ARC PH 3 se on E-bay (this is not mine!!) going with no reserve. Could be quite a bargin!
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ncarv
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I used an Audio Research PH3 with my Linn/Dynavector 10x4 and it sounded excellent. I'm sure the PH3SE is even better. The PH3 usually sells for around $900-1000, and the PH3SE for $1400-1500. I'd go for the SE.
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