Phono pre

cstmar01
cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
edited May 2010 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
ok I know it sounds stupid but does anyone have an inexpensive phono pre they would be looking to sell? When I mean inexpensive I really mean it like 50 bucks or less. I know I"m not asking for anything great due to the price but seeing I went all out with getting a new table I'm limited on budget right now. I plan on getting a decent one sometime soon. Any ideas?
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  • wayne3burk
    wayne3burk Posts: 939
    edited May 2010
    +1

    .... that is if you have two of them you're looking to get rid of let me have a shot at the second one...

    thanks,
    wayne
    Yamaha RX-V2700, EMI 711As (front), RCA K-16 (rear), Magnavox Console (Center & TV Stand), Sony SMP-N200 media streamer, Dual 1249 TT =--- Sharp Aquas 60" LCD tellie
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited May 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    ok I know it sounds stupid but does anyone have an inexpensive phono pre they would be looking to sell? When I mean inexpensive I really mean it like 50 bucks or less. I know I"m not asking for anything great due to the price but seeing I went all out with getting a new table I'm limited on budget right now. I plan on getting a decent one sometime soon. Any ideas?


    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100487

    How about $60?

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2010
    Chris, I bought one of these last year, just to test it out and have it as a spare.

    http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-PP400-Ultra-Compact-Phono-Preamp/dp/B000H2BC4E

    Erik's offer above is a better one. The Behringer does the job, just like adding Phono switch to your Preamp/Receiver if it has none. SQ is very decent, nothing fancy.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2010
    Hmm I think I might take that Erik, how is it for sound quality? Do you think it would pair well with a Music Hall 2.2LE (the table I got).
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited May 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    Hmm I think I might take that Erik, how is it for sound quality? Do you think it would pair well with a Music Hall 2.2LE (the table I got).

    Well - you get what you pay for - so don't expect too much from a unit that only cost $80 new - but it does a nice job and should work as your temp fix.

    It is touted as a NAD PP-2 killer -so take that for what its worth.... :D

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2010
    I'll be taking Erik up on his offer, than you for the other offer however as I really do respect it greatly!

    (the NAD was also one I was looking at possibly getting if I bought something new for a temp fix so this should work nicely!)
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited May 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    I'll be taking Erik up on his offer, than you for the other offer however as I really do respect it greatly!

    (the NAD was also one I was looking at possibly getting if I bought something new for a temp fix so this should work nicely!)

    PM sent.

    I'll get this out tomorrow if you can send me the paypal today.

    Thanks!

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited May 2010
    Curious, if you have a 2100, you don't want to use the built in phono section? Input 1 on the back has a switch for Moving Magnet, Moving Coil, or Line.

    Edit, let me guess, the SEP is your 2ch pre, and your sig isn't up to date? ;)

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited May 2010
    Sold!

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2010
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Curious, if you have a 2100, you don't want to use the built in phono section? Input 1 on the back has a switch for Moving Magnet, Moving Coil, or Line.

    Edit, let me guess, the SEP is your 2ch pre, and your sig isn't up to date? ;)

    Cheers,
    Russ

    Correct. My sig isn't up to date and seeing the SEP-1 doesn't have one I want to try the new tubes and the phono pre with it to see how I like it, and then and only then will I decide on which one to keep (will probably be the SEP-1 but who knows).
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    You couldn't get a deal from Stephen Chris?:confused: You know there's and invention called credit cards.:D
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    You couldn't get a deal from Stephen Chris?:confused: You know there's and invention called credit cards.:D

    lol I have a rule that I try to never buy audio gear unless I have cash for the most part lol. Otherwise I would get myself in too much trouble with a CC and audio gear. hehehe.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    lol I have a rule that I try to never buy audio gear unless I have cash for the most part lol. Otherwise I would get myself in too much trouble with a CC and audio gear. hehehe.

    Um . . . Stephen does payment plans and/or layaway.:)

    Gee wiz am I trying to spend your money!!!:eek::D
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Um . . . Stephen does payment plans and/or layaway.:)

    Gee wiz am I trying to spend your money!!!:eek::D

    this I did not know....


    hmmmmmm.......
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited May 2010
    I might have a NAD PP-1 going up pretty soon if there is interest :)
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    this I did not know....


    hmmmmmm.......

    Well Johnny Carson get on the phone with him and check it out!!! hehehe!:D
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