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Audio Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: leb on November 26, 2012, 08:43:51 PM

Title: Tube phono preamp recommendations
Post by: leb on November 26, 2012, 08:43:51 PM

Can anyone give me some suggestions for a low cost tube phono preamp?  O0

Title: Re: Tube phono preamp recommendations
Post by: TNRabbit on November 27, 2012, 12:12:26 AM

Define low cost...

Title: Re: Tube phono preamp recommendations
Post by: bmwr75 on November 27, 2012, 06:50:10 AM

http://www.musicdirect.com/p-3401-bellari-vp130-tube-phono-preamp.aspx (http://www.musicdirect.com/p-3401-bellari-vp130-tube-phono-preamp.aspx)

Title: Re: Tube phono preamp recommendations
Post by: Shayne 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.

Title: Re: Tube phono preamp recommendations
Post by: leb on November 27, 2012, 11:22:19 AM

Quote from: TNRabbit on November 27, 2012, 12:12:26 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.