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Phono pre recommendations for Technics SL1210M5G

From any Technics TT owners (running a 1210M5G, myself) I'd like to know what phono-preamp you are using. Currently have a Lehman Black Cube. Thinking that upgrading my phono-pre might be good bang for the buck. Considering a tube-based phono-pre. Budget not final but might be up to $1200. Cartridge is a KAB modified Stanton (nuded cantilever). My system is posted. If you have other recommendations, please let me know. Thanks in advance.
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tvad
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I like my Heed Quasar. $995.

Flexible for use with MM and MC carts.

I preferred it to the Pass Xono.

I owned a Lehmann Black Cube SE, and while it's an excellent budget phono
preamp, the Heed Quasar performs at a much higher level. Tonality is richer,
and overall sound is much more refined compared to what I remember of the
Black Cube.
tvad
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Presently, I use a .25mV (low output) cartridge with the Heed Quasar.

The Heed Quasar was recommended by Audiofeil International, and I
auditioned it through Blackbird Audio Gallery, which was my most local Heed
dealer. I'm certain either of these gentlemen can point you in the direction of
a dealer who could provide a unit for audition.
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