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preamp with phono, MC or MM with transformer?

I'm looking for a preamp with phono but I have a .35 mV cartridge. My budget is around $1,000 used. I can go a little higher maybe closer to $1500 but I am downgrading to generate some cash and I don't wan to go that high if I don't have to.

It looks like at that price range my best bet is to get a pre with MM stage and use a transformer. I don't know much about the different models so any advice would be appreciated. I figure I can get a nice pre like an ARC SP-9 for around $700-$1000 and leave me $500 or so for the transformer.

Anybody had any experience with the Ortofon T3000? I found one for $600 but is seems there should be quite a few good choices in this price range.

I also saw a Rowland Coherence One that is the first series and can handle my cartridge, but I was wondering if anyone can compare the original with a series 2?
herman
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nrenter
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TWL,

Have you had the opportunity to hear a Wright WPP100C?

Wright Sound
twl
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Nrenter, I have not auditioned the Wright unit, but I have read good things about it. It may be a good possiblity in that price category. Just as anyone else here, I have heard many things, but nobody can hear everything there is. That's why it's good that there are alot of us here to pool our experiences.
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rockinroni
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look at this recent Thread;

Recommended pre amp's w/excellent phono stage

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