Oh no , not another phono stage rec


Yes friends it is but with a twist .

I am seeking a phono stage with a warm presentation that will warm up , or come into its own , in a rather short time .
Let me explain . I am currently using the Music Hall MMF 5.1 turntable and their 2.2 model phono stage which is SS .
This 2.2 phono takes @ 7 hours to start to warm up or come into its own to sound decent . My tubed integrated amp takes about 30 minutes and by tubed CDP takes about 45 minutes to get to a nice listenable state . I do prefer tubed equipment for its sound and adjustability .
I live in paradise...central Florida , the lightening capital of the country ! Leaving my equipment plugged in is not an option and that is the twist !

So , a phono stage (tubed ?) that will produce good sound on the warm side of neutral and do it in a time frame commensurate with the other pieces , about 30-45 minutes .
I am using a MM cartridge and would like to keep the price under $1,500 , new or used . Does such an animal exist ?

Thank You
saki70
@Judyazblues,

If Peter were recommending his products without proper disclosure, so that a reader might mistake his views for those of an unbiased observer, we'd all be protesting.

But he didn't, so your complaint is pointless. The OP was made aware that Peter is recommending his own product and can judge accordingly. Picking a fight without contributing something constructive seems unhelpful. (In fact, by prolonging the discussion you've added to the buzz about Peter's products. Are you a plant for PBN? lol)

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@Saki70,

In the way of being helpful, consider a used conrad-johnson preamp. Something like my PV-11 (still going strong after 22 years) would provide exactly the warmth and fairly rapid warm-up you're seeking. So would most other c-j preamps. Used prices range from $500 upward depending on model and condition.

Happy hunting, and happier listening,
Doug
Thank you Doug;
I've read & heard good things about the PV-10 but nothing on the 11 . Is there much of a difference ? How is the extension on the top and bottom ?

Happy Tunes
Personally, I wish that MORE manufacturers would get on here and directly help with these discussions. I want discourse and honest dialog about the whys, insides and outs of component philosophy design and construction. I want to be able to ask designers and manufacturers QUESTIONS.

These all should be encouraged as part of contributing to the decision making process. In my humble opinion, we need more representation from those designing and making this stuff.

In other words, I want to be INFORMED by consumers and makers alike. I'll bet I'm not alone.
For me, the more that a poster writes in attempts to defend himself about a subject that has no direct relevance to the OP, the more I question the intentions.

Having said that, I think that Saki70's OP is unusually clear and succinct. I think he describes the 834P's traits perfectly; including warm up time which I would put at about an average LP side to sound relatively stable, one entire LP to sound at close to it's best. I like the PV11 recommendation.
Grinnel ;
Do you have any idea how to contact the Hagerman company ?
I have emails out to him with no reply .
The Cornet 2 looks to be what I am looking for but I don't seem to be able to contact them . I need it to be fully assembled as I am not able to do it .

Frogman ;
Do you have any experience with the Ear with fast complicated music such as rock ? I've read one review stating that it is a little off with the PRAT and doesn't do well with this type of music .

I have an integrated amp and am not able to use a full preamp which would eliminate the PV 11 .

Thank you all for the rec's. Please keep'em coming .