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Best Phono Preamp for budget system

Anyone have a recommendation regarding a phono preamp. I have an MMF5 and Dynavector 10X5 cartridge playing through an Arcam A85 with phono section.
Sounds very nice but I'm sure the Arcam is limited. All ideas and suggestions welcome.
Thanks in advance
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stevecham
3,298 posts
 
Where do you see your system in two years? Will you make upgrades to the Arcam. Many choices, but perhaps the overall future goals are part of the response to this question. For the immediate future a Lehman Black Cube would suffice.
psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
The weak link is the turntable. Don't worry about the phono section for now. Them glass and particle board TTs don't have adequate speed/rotational stability.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
I've been doing similar research. You might look into the following:

Cambridge Audio 640P
Bellari VP-129
Grado PH-1
Lehmann Black Cube
Jolida JD-9A
joe_in_seattle
114 posts
 
I think your system is nicely matched. Don't pursue the holy grail, enjoy the music. If/when you choose to upgrade I agree the TT is the weakest link. YMMV
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
Upgrade your table; it is entry level. A better phono stage will offer little or no difference.
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