Phono stage recs for Almarro a318b

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lavender_tubes

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Phono stage recs for Almarro a318b
« on: 18 Mar 2022, 10:39 pm »
Accepting any and all phono stage recommendations to pair with my Almarro.  Currently just running a basic MoFi phono stage.  It does the job, but can't help but chase that dragon.  Would the Manley Chinook make a good pairing?  There's one currently for sale out there on another site.  Would prefer to keep it at or under $1k.  I like to go for things that are under valued in price in the audio world  :wink:
« Last Edit: 20 Mar 2022, 02:03 am by lavender_tubes »

SET Man

Re: Phono stage recs for Almarro a318b
« Reply #1 on: 20 Mar 2022, 01:47 am »
Hey!

   Although, I've never heard this one in my own system but an audio friend of mine locally here in NYC have this and he is very happy with it.

https://hagerman-audio-labs.myshopify.com/collections/phono-preamps/products/trumpet-mc-vacuum-tube-phonostage

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lavender_tubes

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Re: Phono stage recs for Almarro a318b
« Reply #2 on: 20 Mar 2022, 02:05 am »
Thanks Buddy.  That's actually one that I've been considering.  I am going to check out an AES Cary PH-1 tomorrow... any experience?  Everything I've read seems to be quite positive. 

borism

Re: Phono stage recs for Almarro a318b
« Reply #3 on: 20 Mar 2022, 02:57 am »
Hi LT,
I also have an Almarro a318b and built a Bottlehead Eros phono preamp that I really like. However, you have to like DIY and for MC cartridges you may need an SUT.

https://bottlehead.com/product/eros-2-phono-preamplifier-kit/

dsockel

Re: Phono stage recs for Almarro a318b
« Reply #4 on: 16 May 2023, 02:49 pm »
I used a Graham Slee Era Gold then a Graham Slee MM Assession with my Almarro to good results.