Advice on Phono Stage (preamp)

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Need advice on buying a phono stage (preamp)
Budget - Under 20k
New and used both works.
Location - Mumbai
Chain - Rega Planar 2 ------Cayin A-88T MK2
(KT88/EL34)/Boyyurange MT EL 34 ------Dali Oberon 5.
 
Need advice on buying a phono stage (preamp)
Budget - Under 20k
New and used both works.
Location - Mumbai
Chain - Rega Planar 2 ------Cayin A-88T MK2
(KT88/EL34)/Boyyurange MT EL 34 ------Dali Oberon 5.
Check this :


Alternatively, if you up your budget - the ifi iPhono (first or second gen) should go excellently with your Cayin.
After cartridge , phonos make the most significant difference to sound.
 
Need advice on buying a phono stage (preamp)
Budget - Under 20k
New and used both works.
Location - Mumbai
Chain - Rega Planar 2 ------Cayin A-88T MK2
(KT88/EL34)/Boyyurange MT EL 34 ------Dali Oberon 5.

If you stretch your budget then the Darlington Labs MP7 is hard to beat for any price. Read the reviews.
 
If you stretch your budget then the Darlington Labs MP7 is hard to beat for any price. Read the reviews.
Re
Check this :


Alternatively, if you up your budget - the ifi iPhono (first or second gen) should go excellently with your Cayin.
After cartridge , phonos make the most significant difference to sound.
Yes saw this. There is one in the classified section as well.
 
Contact Sachin. @sachu888
Have reached out to him. Let's see

If you stretch your budget then the Darlington Labs MP7 is hard to beat for any price. Read the reviews.
Read the reviews. Is any Indian dealer stocking them? Can't find ?

Here is another one - Vincent PHO-200
Will check it out.
Here is another one - Vincent PHO-200
Will check this out. Looks good. Coming from Vincent Audio, looks like an interesting prospect.
 
In the same boat, looking for a phono preamp at a similar budget. Checking out the suggestions here with interest, thanks to everyone.

Also, is there a minimum number of posts that I need to get to before I can message another forum member? Just tried to message Sachu888 as was recommended but couldn't. Please let me know, thanks.
 
I have used a few phono preamps in past,

- CNC Phono (still present as a backup) - 5-6k
- Zen Phono - 16k
- Pro-ject MM/MC Phono Classic - 18-20k
- EAR Phono Clone - 35k
- Pro-ject Tube Box DS2 Discrete MM/MC Pure-Tube - 90-95k
- EAR Phono - 1.25

Under 20k I would suggest Ifi Zen Phono then the CNC Phono, Zen adds a bit of depth and better control on bass
Around a lakh would pick EAR Phono then Project Tube Box DS2 (only with a SS Amp)
 
In the same boat, looking for a phono preamp at a similar budget. Checking out the suggestions here with interest, thanks to everyone.

Also, is there a minimum number of posts that I need to get to before I can message another forum member? Just tried to message Sachu888 as was recommended but couldn't. Please let me know, thanks.
I don't think any such restrictions exists for messaging a FM.
 
I have used a few phono preamps in past,

- CNC Phono (still present as a backup) - 5-6k
- Zen Phono - 16k
- Pro-ject MM/MC Phono Classic - 18-20k
- EAR Phono Clone - 35k
- Pro-ject Tube Box DS2 Discrete MM/MC Pure-Tube - 90-95k
- EAR Phono - 1.25

Under 20k I would suggest Ifi Zen Phono then the CNC Phono, Zen adds a bit of depth and better control on bass
Around a lakh would pick EAR Phono then Project Tube Box DS2 (only with a SS Amp)
Noted. Will check ifi out
 
Need advice on buying a phono stage (preamp)
Budget - Under 20k
New and used both works.
Location - Mumbai
Chain - Rega Planar 2 ------Cayin A-88T MK2
(KT88/EL34)/Boyyurange MT EL 34 ------Dali Oberon 5.
This will fit your budget (just about) and pair well with the Planar 2

 
This will fit your budget (just about) and pair well with the Planar 2

+ 1. Had used it for a few years. A remarkable phono for its price.
 
This will fit your budget (just about) and pair well with the Planar 2

Will check it out.
 
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