Phono stage with gain control?

PS Audio GCPH fits this request exactly. For better performance there are PS Audio approved modded units for $1300 or so. They are regularly advertised on Audiogon.

06-10-07: Eldartford
Maybe I missed something, but a phono stage with a gain control is called a preamp.

Yup. Wright Sound Company calls its WPP200C a phono preamplifier.

Works as advertised.

The Wright wpp100c is actually a better choice than the wpp200c. It uses tubes that are better suited to phono-stage usage, and are not in demand (thus: cheap!). the Framed-grid 6Er5 is a much better gain tube than the 12ax7 for this application. The only reason George changed to the wpp200c with different tube choices (12ax7s instead of 6ER5) is that he felt he didn't want to use up the world's supply of 6ER5s (though he maintains a nice stash for sale to wpp100c owners at ultra-cheap prices, usually about $8/ea).

-Ed

Ed_sawyer, I read that the WPP100C was inherently noisy due to the tubes used, which prompted the design of the quieter WPP200C. Never heard both. I own the WPP200C, and it's fine for my purposes.

I suppose a call to George would provide the definitive answer.

Tvad, how does the WPP200C compare to the Lehmann Black Cube? If I remember correctly from other forums, you have one.

Ed, do you own the WPP100C? If so, what's your impression? I just picked one up and am waiting for it to arrive.

-Mark