Counterpoint SA3000 Any Good ?


I am looking for a Pre amp with a phono stage in it.
I have read a few good things about this pre but am looking for some feedback from users that either have or have had this pre-amp
I would appreciate any info I could get. I do know that the company is out of business but can still be supported if needed.

Other recommendations on a pre-amp with a phono stage will also be appreciated.
Thanks.
btstrg
As far as the company is "out or business", Mike Elliot, the designer or this preamp is still repairing and modifying them from his company Alta Vista.
I wouldn't worry about support if needed.
Bought one new in 89,havent seen much better,but I havent seen much,good luck,Bob
It is a very good preamp with a good phono stage. It is a hybrid, however I prefer the all-tube predecessor, the 3.1.
I second all of the above replies. The SA3000 was a pretty decent unit, but a SA5000 or a SA-5.1 would beat it pretty easily, IMHO. Mostly due to the tube rectification in the power supply. Tube gain stages are nice, but a tube regulated power supply makes a big difference.
FWIW, both the 3.1 and the 3000 had transistorized power supplies.

Cheers,
John