Also consider an EAR 324 MM/MC phono preamp. Retail is around $6k but there is a used one available on Audiogon now for sale within your budget. Very versatile and though a solid state phono preamp, it doesn't sound solid state. After speaking with the USA EAR distributor, there is not much different sound in the 324 solid state vs 868 tube phono stage they make. I would prefer the EAR over Herron and the Parasound personally. If I were in the market for a phono stage, it would either be the EAR 324 or a Zesto Andros. I had the Zesto before and sold it for the EAR 324 which I currently own (though I will also be putting it up for sale as I recently sold my turntable). Best of luck!
Phono Stage Recommendation $3000
Hi Guys
Want to upgrade my Phono Stage.
Currentky I have 2 TTs, a Project Debut Carbon with a Denon DL 103R paired to a Project Tube Box DS. My second TT is a Clearaudio Preformence DC with a Dynavector Karat D17 paired to an Avid Pellar. Rest of my equipment is B&W 800d, Classe CTM 600, Ayre KX-R. As most of my system I would like a tube phono if possible and 2 Inputs if at all doable.
Want to upgrade my Phono Stage.
Currentky I have 2 TTs, a Project Debut Carbon with a Denon DL 103R paired to a Project Tube Box DS. My second TT is a Clearaudio Preformence DC with a Dynavector Karat D17 paired to an Avid Pellar. Rest of my equipment is B&W 800d, Classe CTM 600, Ayre KX-R. As most of my system I would like a tube phono if possible and 2 Inputs if at all doable.