whell Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Looking for a phono pre, and I'm open to used. I'd like to find something south of $200, and solid state. Ideally, it will have facilites for two turntable inputs, like the NAD PP-2, through this is not a deal breaker. An output level control would be ideal as well. Support for MC is not required. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WopOnTour Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Although it doesnt meet all your criteria like twin inputs or gain selection (other than MM/MC) one of the best phono-pre under $200 is the Parasound- Zphono.(Stereophile Class C rating) Despite it's outwardly simple appearance, it has excellent construction inside and out, has good gain numbers and most importantly is ultra- FAST! I'm using one on my LP "ripping" workstation (Thorens TD-318 with a Blue Point No.2 MM cartridge) Great performance per $$ IMO I had a Pro-Ject MKII Phono Box before which was just OK but the Zphono has lower noise floor and did I mention it's FAST!? For completely variable output levels (not just a HI/LO switch) in a NEW preamp the cheapest might be the Bellari VP129 ($250) But it uses a single 12AX7 tube as a preamp. I've never used it but heard good things... WOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Obviously Whell I'm attached to this for the money! http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preaphon&1175347810 Too late on this one but one to keep an eye out for[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Now that I got that last one off my chest how about something closer to what you actually asked for!!! Duh http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preaphon&1174629168 http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preaphon&1174143859 http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preaphon&1174109561 http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preaphon&1174098119 My first choice of the lot[] http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preaphon&1172758494 http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preaphon&1175291345 Gets good review! http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preaphon&1175132901 Little over budget[] http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preaphon&1174972062 My bad, just had to throw this sweety in[^o)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I have a Project-SE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsched with Yamahas Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 A Vintage C series Yamaha would be perfect for you in that price range (and supports both MC/MM). Very difficult to locate though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whell Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 Interesting replies so far, particularly the exhaustive list of Audiogon items. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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