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Best value phono $1-1.5k

I've been having thoughts about setting up a 2nd budget TT and need some ideas on what would be considered the best buys in phonostages now. Best if it also had stellar musicality, could play LOMCs, MMs, was flexible with loading and capacitance. Yes, we wants it all... Inputs anyone?
cmk
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restock
826 posts
 
CMK, what cartridge are you considering?
carter9000
23 posts
 
I just bought the Musical Surroundings Nova Phonomena. It sounds great. Quiet, detailed (without sounding harsh), and great imaging and soundstaging. I have nothing to compare it to except my old "built-in" phono stage on my current amp.
john_tracy
341 posts
 
K&K Audio has a new "budget" phono pre you might consider.
piedpiper
753 posts
 
Heed is another option at $1k.

dealer disclosure.
cmk OP
397 posts
 
Piedpiper
Heed is in the right price bracket and the review sounds interesting though I've never heard of it before. How does it compare with other phonos like the PS Audio?
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