New phono pre amp time

bikerboy
bikerboy Posts: 1,235
edited January 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
Hi,
I am looking to get feedback on a new used phono pre amp to replace the Hagerman Bugle. It will be used to play 78s from now on. I have a phono section in the TAD-150 already, but the Bugle is better. I also have a Carver ct-7 w/phono and it is inferior to the TAD. I would like to keep the price around $250. Audiogon has a couple of preamps of interest. A Superphon Revelation Basic DM $250, a Musical Surroundings Phonomena $325, and a Tricord Dino $275. Of course they all say they are the best, ect. I will be using the Hagerman Piccolo moving coil head amp with the Denon DL-103r so I dont need any mc features. If I spend more than $200-$300 I will buy the Hagerman Cornet2 kit for about $500. Good things are said about the Superphon but its about 15? years old. Any feedback on these models or others I havent seen would be appreciated. Anybody with a great phono section they want to sell? Licorice pizza is good.
PS looks like I will need a steam cleaner also!
Main system: Lyngdorf TDAI-2170 w Polk LSiM 703/ Pioneer 42" plasma w Flex Streamer, Sangaen HDT-1tuner
Vinyl: Nothingham Spacedeck->Pioneer PL L1000 linear arm->Soundsmith DL 103R w Contact line stylus->SUT->
Bottlehead Eros
Digital: I7 PC w/ Jriver playing flac -> Sonore Ultrarendu -> Twisted Pair Audio ESS 9028 w/ Mercury IVY
CD: DIY Shigaclone
Vinyl rips: ESI Juli@24/192->Goldwave->i7 PC server
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  • analog97
    analog97 Posts: 328
    edited January 2008
    Maybe the best sub $200 phono pre I've used is the Parasound Z-phono and the Hagerman Bugle. For this money, look no further than the Bugle. I now use the Hagerman Cornet2 with PICCOLO and Denon 103 and absolutely love it. It is an unbelievable value. So, I suggest the Cornet2 soon and use the Bugle til then or try a Parasound. :)
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited January 2008
    A used Jolida JD-9 is in that price range.....but I can't find a damn review anywhere for it.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 35,230
    edited January 2008
    A used Bottlehead Seduction would be a nice grab... dunno if any ever come up on the used market.
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  • bikerboy
    bikerboy Posts: 1,235
    edited January 2008
    Hi,
    Well CL to the rescue. I purchased a Superphon Revelation Basic Dual Mono pre amp today here in Seattle for $175. I have listened to it for a couple of sides and it sounds dam fine. I am using the phono section out of the tape loop. Its a tad quieter than the Bugle, maybe not as tight for bass but has good full bass. It has a seperate power supply that is hard wired with a 4 ft cord. It weighs a ton. I think its going to work well for now. I also picked up a Ortophon or 78 cartridge to play the stacks of classical music I got from Shelby. So I'll see what mono 78 recordings are all about. More vinyl to listen to.
    Main system: Lyngdorf TDAI-2170 w Polk LSiM 703/ Pioneer 42" plasma w Flex Streamer, Sangaen HDT-1tuner
    Vinyl: Nothingham Spacedeck->Pioneer PL L1000 linear arm->Soundsmith DL 103R w Contact line stylus->SUT->
    Bottlehead Eros
    Digital: I7 PC w/ Jriver playing flac -> Sonore Ultrarendu -> Twisted Pair Audio ESS 9028 w/ Mercury IVY
    CD: DIY Shigaclone
    Vinyl rips: ESI Juli@24/192->Goldwave->i7 PC server
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2008
    I'm very interested in you findings.
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