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Phono Preamp price range $2000-$4000

I want to buy new Phono preamp for Shelter 9000 cart, the sound i want very neutral and high resolution and balanced, also synergic with Krell gear.

JC3 have good reviews but some complaint its noisy, Sutherland Duo look very promising but no reviews, Pass lab XP-15 sound good choice.

I appreciate any comments or thoughts about these models particularly Duo. Also some suggestion for other phonos, most reliable and popular, also sonically impressive.

Cheers.

Thank you.
knight7m
rsf507
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Look into the NVO-SPA-One, I've been listening to this unit for a while now and love it. Jeff Day found it one of the best he has heard as well, take a look thru his Blog. I've heard they have come out with an SPA-One SE.
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jfrech
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You might consider a Nagra BPS ~2500 use or a Allnic H1201 ~2950 use
audiojedi
105 posts
 
My JC3 is uber quiet FWIW, lots of other excellent suggestions in here but I wouldn't rule the JC3 out based on noise.
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jmcgrogan2
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I'd look for an Allnic H1201 as Jfrech mentioned, or possibly a used Klyne 7PX5.
larryi
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The higher gain version of the Artemis Labs tube phonostage is worth looking into. I have not heard the Zesto Andros, but, it certainly looks good and has received a lot of praise.
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