What phono stage for NAD C370?

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Looking at getting a new amp (NAD C370) and it needs a phono stage to go with my old LP12 (like, very old - serial no. 13XXX!). Now the LP12 is not my main music source - that will be a Mac Mini through a DAC (playing Lossless) so I don't want to spend a fortune. I guess my question is what external phono stage would be comparable to those found in say a Marantz PM7003, Yamaha AS500, Rotel RA-06 etc?

 

[Anonymous]

Anyone?

 

[fatboyslimfast]

What's your max budget Jimijazz?

Low end (£60-80ish) - Rega fono mini, Project Phono Box, NAD PP2 (all are MM-only) - probably the NAD for synergy.

Low-mid (£100-150ish) - Cambridge 640p, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2

All of the above should be comparable with the amps you mention, with the Graham Slee a good bit above (but it is £150ish).

 

[Anonymous]

Budget is not massive as vinyl is still just a minor indulgence, not an essential - I guess I wouldn't want to spend much more than £100.

 

[fatboyslimfast]

In that case, go for the NAD PP2, or if you want to archive your vinyl to computer, the PP3 (it has a USB socket as well as the phonos).

It will do the job perfectly.

Oh, and apologies - they both support moving coil (MC) as well as moving magnet (MM) cartridges.

 

[barrieJ]

Hi

I'm in the same vote. have just bought Arcam avr400 (which has no phono stage) and have an LP12, but no body has a really good selection up here (highland/inverness) so will have to get 1 off the internet would love to hear more feed back on this. i would be spending upto £150 but dont mind getting a second hand one.

barrie

 

[fatboyslimfast]

Hi Barrie,

What cartridge do you have on your Sondek?

 

[barrieJ]

Hi there

I have a linn a adikt MM

thanks