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Offline leb

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Tube phono preamp recommendations
« on: November 26, 2012, 08:43:51 PM »
Can anyone give me some suggestions for a low cost tube phono preamp?  O0

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Re: Tube phono preamp recommendations
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2012, 12:12:26 AM »
Define low cost...
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Re: Tube phono preamp recommendations
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2012, 09:20:07 AM »
YAQIN MS-22B. I have one and it's pretty good. The only thing I have to compare it to is the phono preamp built into my preamps, but it beats those. (Emotiva usp & Onkyo a-9555 phono pre's) Also, i've compared it to the base model Music Hall solid state and I liked it better.

It's China gear and the tubes that come in it are cheap. I replaced them with a nice set and it made a difference. I noticed some bass extension and a warmer mid range when switching to the Yaqin. Not really sure where to get one but they are around for under $200. There are tons of reviews and mod info out there as well. Good luck in your search.

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Re: Tube phono preamp recommendations
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2012, 11:22:19 AM »
Define low cost...

I realized a bit after I posted that I was probably going to get this response.  Something around the price of the Bellari posted above would be nice.

Thanks for the suggestions guys, I will check them out.