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Need MM phono stage under $300

I am running an Onkyo 806 receiver, B&O Beogram 8000 turntable with MMC20 cartridge, and Polk LSI9 speakers. I intend to get a better amp and use the 806 as a preamp. While the 806 claims to have a phono stage, it leaves a lot to be desired so I am interested in a separate phono stage. The guy that I bought my B&O from raves about the TC 760-LC phono stage and says that I need to spend $1000 or more to get anything better. I had budgeted $300 for this and $700 for the amp. Any advice you guys can give me?
zivonyj
lwood
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Graham Slee SE is my suggestion...used it should be a little less than $300, fwiw it was a TAS recommended component up until this year, and reviews are numerous.

Good luck, oh, and it can do high output MC as well.
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swampwalker
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Another well regarded phono stage that is at the top of your price range is a used Lehman Black Cube. Plug-n-play upgrade available by adding PWX power supply at a later date.
clio09
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I have a B&O 8002 table and use the Vista Audio Phono-1 phono stage. It's $299 and sounds fabulous.
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