Is there any ''topping '' as a phono ?

[Ciobi69]

As the title say is there a best buy for the phono section? I have 250 for used/ new phono section, is there a good one for this budget? Thanks

 

[Joe Smith]

Below $150, the latest versions of U-Turn's Pluto preamp and Schiit's Mani preamp are both seen as generally good for a wide range of users... There would be some other options in the $150 to $250 band that others will add to the discussion... If I were buying today, the new Mani did review very well here...

 

[mike70]

Ifi Zen Phono
Schiit Mani

 

[deadwood83]

I like the Emotiva XPS-1. THey have been on sale off and on for $99 USD. The form factor and dip switches grabbed me. Slides right under the TT too, and it's 12V so if you have a 12V table you aren't afraid to cut into.... single power supply. It's like a built-in pre but way better.

 

[Ciobi69]

thank you everyone i will look into these options!

 

[Joe Smith]

Here's the link to Amir's review of the Mani 2:

Mani 2