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better phono stage

current system has 1000i electrostatic speakers nordost frey speaker wire and solid silver interconnects and power cables. have a ref 3 preamp and old nakamichi pa7 amp nelson pass design with a nova phonomena preamp. entertaining thoughts of a better phono stage any suggestions greatly appreciated. my source is a vpi classic
with shelter 7000.
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needfreestuff OP
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Czbbcl what is the price range for the Herron is it tubes or solid state. Thanks for your reply.
violin
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I second the Herron VTPH-2. It is a wonderful very musical phono stage, very quiet and is a tube unit. Call Keith Herron and see if you can try one, I bet that you will not send it back.
Violin
docdan50
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After a little reading I bought a different rectifier tube. Not sure it made a difference but it's fun.
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czbbcl
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The Herron VTPH-2 is a tubed unit and as stated previously very quiet. Excellent detail but to my ears more importantly is the accuracy of the unit. I think it retails for around $3500.00 or so...

You can go to the Herron Audio web-site for more information (www.herronaudio.com)

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uru975
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A Conrad-Johnson Premier 15 should be easily under $3,000.
Their Tea2 which is currently in their line up goes for about $2,500 new. I have heard the Premier 15 and almost bought one, for a lot more I ended up with something else, but it was a contender.
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