Search out NVO I've heard nothing better and that included a Kondo M7.
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rhodes-if you haven't seen this listing, this Rogers tubed unit is very nice. Made in the USA! https://www.audiogon.com/listings/phono-rogers-pa-1a-tube-phono-preamplifier-trades-ok-2017-08-12-pr... I have heard a couple of systems with one, and all the expected sonic characteristics were there-and being tube, it's quiet. |
+1 for Sutherland. Ron doesn't get much press in the audio rags but he is very well respected. For your budget I would recommend that you seriously check-out his full featured preamplifier, the N1. I have owned mine for about 7 months. It combines his state of the art phono stage and his well respected line stage. Bullet proof and quite possibly the best sounding preamplifier at any price. Loosing interconnects is always good! Links: http://sutherlandengineering.com/products/n1/ Owners Manual: http://www.sutherlandengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Sutherland-N1-OwnersManual.pdf |
The N1 is in another league with no disrespect to any Parasound product. You just need to take the cover off for 2 reasons: 1) to see the build quality 2) set loading & gain for your phono cartridge. Be careful not to salivate on the circuitry! The sound is simple to describe, just gain with no signature of it's own. It gets out of the way and lets you hear exactly what's in the grooves or any other source. As I stated earlier, possibly the best sounding preamplifier at any price on the planet! |
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