MM Tube Phono for $1000

Any advice on good Tube MM Phono stage to be used with my current Step Up Transformer, eg K&K and Jensen. My budget is $1000. New or used is OK.

Thanks
Vichai

vleena205-03-2009 7:06am

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gmuffley Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 132 posts 05-03-2009 at 03:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Used Quicksilver phono stage (about $500).
yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,678 posts 05-03-2009 at 07:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete QUICK SILVER,I OWN ONE IT IS GREAT.
brianhutch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 54 posts 05-03-2009 at 08:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There is a jj tube pre with phono mm+mc in phono pre.s just now. The seller is user name bigtube its $750ish and you will be able to fund 50% at least by selling your xformers.These things are way underated and little advertised but are kick ass and easily updated by replacing the volume pot with the same value dact or similar stepped attenuator.I dont know the seller and have never dealt in any way with him but if I was in your shoes would not hesitate.
clio09 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,978 posts 05-03-2009 at 09:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It might run you slightly more if you have Kevin Carter build it for you, but the K&K Basic MM phono would be a good option.
vleena2 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 28 posts 05-05-2009 at 08:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks a lot for your recommendations. I had been using EAR834 Delux, and PS Audio GCPH respectively, and found by adding the SUT like Jensen, I got better sonic, in terms of transparency, dynamic, and better midrange and top end. DIY like K&K and Marantz 7 based may be a good option. Thanks a again for all inputs.

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