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Budget Phono Amp / Stage Recommendation?

Hello all, I have decided to take the plunge into analogue!

I intend to purchase a used Thorens TD-150 and would need your recommendation for a budget (under $200) phono amp / stage (new or old?). I do hope for it to be MM and MC, just for the flexibility to test the differences.

Some recommendations have been: 1) NAD PP2 or PP3, 2) Pro-ject Phono Box II, 3) Cambridge 640p, 4) Bellari V130, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 SE.

I need a strong push to a specific model based on the current system that I have. Any comments would be appreciated.

My current system:
CD source: Rega Apollo
Amp: Primare A10
Speakers: Mission Cyrus 781
silverthorn11
silverthorn11 OP
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That is a relief. Yes, the tip is not metal, thank goodness. It is some plastic. I have tried to clean it using using just water and a soft micro-fibre cloth. Some did come off, but the scratch is still there. I will look for some LP cleaning fluids.

To Transnova: Thanks!
johnnyb53
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01-13-11: Silverthorn11
Some did come off, but the scratch is still there. I will look for some LP cleaning fluids.
My philosophy is: if you can't hear the scratch, leave it alone. I have added noise to a record when I tried to scrub a record blem a little too hard--with a micro-fiber cloth.
silverthorn11 OP
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Noted!
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