Wanted phono stage.

[mikegreenwood]

Would like one of these for very occasional use on second system. Mainly to check out turntables functions. Not looking for an expensive unit, mm or both mm./mc.
Cambridge etc.come to mind but open to others.

[ianlenco]

Hi Michael. You can buy a Tisbury Domino new for £159 delivered. mm and mc and very decent phonostage.

[mikeyb]

Ifi Zen phono seems to get good reviews.

Emotiva XPS-1 is excellent too, I've had one and rate it highly. Hard to find used mind you but even at new price it's still a recommendation.

[brian2957]

Ifi Zen phono user here and it's excellent. Don't bother with the cheaper Zen Air phono, it's not as good. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234867167178?epid=18043429701&hash=item36af2c8fca:g:rY8AAOSwyetjy

[Colin2040]

I would give vote for emotiva really good unit or if you can stretch Schiit mani 2

[AJSki2fly]

Would like one of these for very occasional use on second system. Mainly to check out turntables functions. Not looking for an expensive unit, mm or both mm./mc.
Cambridge etc.come to mind but open to others.

These perform very well, I think around £120 when new, worth a punt on one of these. I had one about 8 years ago and it sounded pretty good. Stick a linear PSU on it and it should be even better.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255975848489?hash=item3b99597a29:g:h-YAAOSw04xj37US&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4Eaes1wFivK%2F2v3zdSgweHGSfX3 yx%2BWLnsJ2o%2Bz5zq%2BTOuD%2BOqr0mmiML0L31P%2FBwQE %2BcZ33Z7MN%2F%2FkEiUYiVFJijJsnlH52T8%2BMPH5tGCrw2 NSnURkHtYWF09lqwTzYeaYenX9hKo0ky6YjZpu7eWqJ3fhk0fZ UqZ0KUu8MFVf0o7URIGnnV1gVGFfj%2B19MZdQ9EH581TUI3vv I5JkxPsT1wTYBpDqsHP6sYkBCSbLsiZ5fBMm633u9ztkohu4XW O6t30klQaWRp%2FynaTNqsz7cIo83JAF1Tkyzk%2F5UDGtR%7C tkp%3ABk9SR8CO3YHMYQ

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PSU, one of these or similar

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273372400529?hash=item3fa643cb91:g:XBgAAOSwIUZbZS1 Q&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4J5TWdjML4yiOeqyZuYfuHm93h93g bJYwUKLjOIJVTvJorGRuaUfv5zQ48Pdj8msWNfHUPOWNTjtRiv UJgjJcN1okp9VY4Uqh3Nqf%2FNpbKOMsVgdunrY1RbxnyL6laQ aCsctv%2BI2blK0u2O83cL3U075CBrKlluIP%2Bqkzd%2F4WID LsxoWiZYaWxuDS3Y4imjtVSv1NUNZRSGS%2F%2BZG0drdJ55%2 FLXEcfOjZvM1WOeXpX4M6eWA1oALFxqNYfYGHzaJZynBy40fhu zSK24l78MJaEzaLaH7Mk9jR0WwFLIrwdAS1%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6 a0hILMYQ

[mikegreenwood]

I think the Cambridge would be ok. It’s more to test the turntable and cart. are working as they should.
I must be one of the few who dumped eBay years back so hence using this route to source a unit. Plus I trust AoS members.

[walpurgis]

I think the Cambridge would be ok. It’s more to test the turntable and cart. are working as they should.
I must be one of the few who dumped eBay years back so hence using this route to source a unit. Plus I trust AoS members.

I use a Cambridge Audio 540P, the MM only one, it works very well and takes up little room. The sound quality is good and it's very quiet, no hum, unlike a few. I've had plenty of more costly ones, but this is fine. You can pick them up for around £40, just make sure it has the right power supply with it.

[mikegreenwood]

Thanks for the heads up. Ref: power supply. Any way to identify the correct unit.

[walpurgis]

Thanks for the heads up. Ref: power supply. Any way to identify the correct unit.

The one I have is marked PS12-UK.

[MarginWalker]

I have a project phono box 2 sitting in the cupboard, if that's of any interest.

[mikegreenwood]

PM sent.

[sparcki]

i have a jez Arkless based on a Cambidge to sell, if of any use?

[scotty67]

The wee Angle Audio phono stages were very good and the owner was a very nice chap ��

[Rana]

I have a Cambridge 640P MM/MC in silver available if you're still looking. Couple of bad scratches on the top of unit but in excellent working order - it's also a pretty good for the price.

[baitrunner]

Hi Sparki. What price on the Arkless stage? Is it a converted Cambridge 640 ? MM, MC or both?

Regards Lew

[mikegreenwood]

Thanks for all the replies. Just to add, my need is for an inexpensive stage only the prove the turntables work. I have a good stage but don’t want to unplug and move it each time. Hence only looking for a basic unit.

[Kember]

I was going to offer you my plastic fantastic back-up, but it looks like you might as well buy new:

https://electromarket.co.uk/power-dynamics-pdx010-photo-preamplifier

But if you can’t track one down (I see it is out of stock on Amazon) and you are interested you can put £12.50 into my preamp upgrade kitty (this includes p&p).

Peter