High-end TT setup with phono stage built in


Does this exist, other than the yet to be released Burmester: https://www.burmester.de/en/home-audio/reference-line/175-turntable.html at 30000$, my budget is 1/10th that.

I am looking for SQ of a $5000 (2k TT, 1k cart, 2k phono stage) analog setup but don't want yet another box (phono preamp). Budget <5000$

Why so? Let's just say I am obsessed with reducing the number of boxes in my condo.
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Showing 1 response by glennewdick

really the only way other then some boutique outfits like the above is in the lower end.

you could: 

Integrated amp with it all built in. so the phono is in the amp not separate.

 you could do a custom table like a Garrard 301, Technics, Thorens with a custom plinth and build in the phono stage that's well with in your budget.

 or get a small phono stage and hide it behind your other gear. that's actually easy to do as many good stages are rather small.

 there is other tables with all built in phono stage and AD. but they usually are targeting the entry level guys at $1000 and below. I hope someone else has a suggestion for you, I have not come across anything but consoles etc.