I've recently upgraded my amp/streamer from a Yamaha RN-602 to a Naim Uniti Nova. The difference in sound quality is staggering but then for the price of the Naim, it should be. The purchase has left two issues however. One, I can no longer use my Pro-ject Debut 3 SE turntable as the Yamaha had a built in phono stage. It wasn't the best but built in ones tend to get you by rather than overwhelm you. Two, I went over budget on the amp by quite some way so I have a very limited budged to buy a phono preamp to get me going again. The way the Naim seems to handle any style of music and is very sympathetic of the source quality, I'm convinced I can get back into my vinyl again with some noticeable increase in listening pleasure.
As mentioned my budget is low so I'm looking at £200 give or take a little. I'm new to dedicated phono preamps but have narrowed it down to the following. Does anyone have any thoughts on which one would be better? Subjective I know but any personal experiences.
1. Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 Communicator Phono Stage
2. Rega Fono MM MK3
3. Pro-ject Phono Box S2
4. Schiit Mani
I'm struggling to source the Schiit in the UK so probably looking at the other options.
Thanks
As mentioned my budget is low so I'm looking at £200 give or take a little. I'm new to dedicated phono preamps but have narrowed it down to the following. Does anyone have any thoughts on which one would be better? Subjective I know but any personal experiences.
1. Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 Communicator Phono Stage
2. Rega Fono MM MK3
3. Pro-ject Phono Box S2
4. Schiit Mani
I'm struggling to source the Schiit in the UK so probably looking at the other options.
Thanks