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phono stage recommendations for garrard zero 100

this unit is very clean, has good condition adc25 cartridge. want basic, but good mm stage for this rig, which at present is intended to be just for fun. using a dared mp-5 tube/hybrid 13wpc integrated and single driver speakers. just trying out the low watt world and decided to give a turntable a try. i have seen the music hall, bellari, and the like. any others for under 400?
avrij
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viridian
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Or better yet here:

http://www.spearitsound.com/Cambridge_Audio/Cambridge_Audio_540p.asp

I have never heard the thing, this is not an endorsement.
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avrij OP
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i appreciate everyone's responses. the cambridge 640 looks like a good buy, thanks for the links, only because i have seen nothing but good things out of their entire line of electronics
mingles
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Avrij, before you take the plunge, you should seriously consider a Bellari VP-129. I've owned several inexpensive SS phono pre's: NAD, Parasound, Musical Fidelity X-LPS. The tube-based Bellari sounded best in my opinion. It's hard to beat for less than $200 used. I see a couple for sale on Agon right now. -Mark
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avrij OP
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thanks for that vote mark, the variety of opinions is interesting. i am leaning towards some tube stage as i am being overcome by the little lights in the nite from my little dared.
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audphile1
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I really like my Pro-Ject Tube Box II phono stage($350 new). MM/Mc capabilities. Great sound in my system for what it costs...excellent value. No complains at all.
FWIW, I thought the Bellari is MM only(?)
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