A Budget Phono Stage

**robertoclarkos** · 10-09-2011, 08:11

Hi, I have a nad pp2 phono stage and looking to upgrade it to something better. has anyone got and idea on a cheap good quality one? cheers

**DSJR** · 10-09-2011, 19:43

Now, what can I recommend that isn't sold by my dealer mates or friends with used ones for sale (sort-of private joke)????????????????????

I'm sure the A.N.T ones are superbly conceived and built, if expensive. Angle Audio (on eBay) have what appears to be a well designed phono stage with several options/tweaks according to budget - oh, sorry, they're based in my town of residence, so I suppose I shouldn't recommend them, although I don't know them from Adam

... I remember the old Trichord? Dino with affection.

Yep, I dare say there are very many good ones out there. Good luck with your final choice...

**The Grand Wazoo** · 10-09-2011, 23:48

Shaun,
Maybe you should have a little chat with Alex:
http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13214

**DSJR** · 11-09-2011, 09:29

Originally Posted by The Grand Wazoo

Shaun,
Maybe you should have a little chat with Alex:
http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13214

Oh yes indeedy

- Oh sorry, he's a mate of mine

**JazzBones** · 11-09-2011, 10:00

Originally Posted by robertoclarkos

Hi, I have a nad pp2 phono stage and looking to upgrade it to something better. has anyone got and idea on a cheap good quality one? cheers

The Cambridge Audio MM/MC 640P (Phono Pre-ampliifier) is worth investigating. It has switchable MC to MM and is a nice well made box of goodies for the price. I use one, in conjunction with a headphone amp and 'phones when I'm tuning and I'm doing my cartridge set up and tune up for both my decks (no I'm not a DJ, too bloody old

). They show up on Ebay from time to time and I believe that if you're good at circuit tweakery and the waving of a soldering iron you can take these to new heights. Mines a keeper although not used in my systems, its great for headphone listening.

Good luck with your search,

Ron

**StanleyB** · 11-09-2011, 11:49

Cheap, good qaulity, better than the PP2? My own one, the TC-760LC, is in the same league as the PP2. So that excludes mine. The 640P is also in that league, which makes me think that you are going to have to drop one of your three requirements.

**keiths** · 11-09-2011, 13:56

Originally Posted by DSJR

Now, what can I recommend that isn't sold by my dealer mates or friends with used ones for sale (sort-of private joke)????????????????????

Don't, you'll upset the Muppet.

**jostber** · 11-09-2011, 14:10

I have the Hagtech Cornet, sounds great:

http://www.hagtech.com/cornet2.html

**robertoclarkos** · 11-09-2011, 14:38

hi thanks for all your input. i use the denon dl 110 cartridge . its says its a mc cartridge but should be played through a mm . why call it a mc cartridge ? i connected it to the pp2 it just sounded louder at lower volumes , i take it it starts to distort or something? sorry for all the questions just new to all this. cheers shaun

**keiths** · 11-09-2011, 15:11

Originally Posted by DSJR

Angle Audio (on eBay) have what appears to be a well designed phono stage with several options/tweaks according to budget

I've just ordered one of the Angle Audio ("949person") ones with the 'virtual battery' option. I'll report back once I've had a chance to listen to it properly.

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