What phono stage

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I’ve just sold an Arcam amp that had a built in phone stage to go back to a Naim Nait 5 amp without.

Any suggestions on what phono stage I should look at for a maximum of £150

Happy to buy used.

[skylarking808]

Maybe not everybody's go to, but I am using a NAD PP2 with my Naim Nait 5i.
I preferred it to the Naim phono stage as I could use my fave Chord 5 pin interconnect to make it sound more musical.

There are a few other alternatives at that price point however.

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Thanks they look quite reasonable.

[BiggaJ]

I was going to suggest the Electrocompaniet ECP MK2 until I saw your budget, it is a stunning phono stage nonetheless.

Buying used must be/is the way to go with what you have to spend but if you wanted to buy new then the Schiit Mani is a nifty little unit though, it may not be in the same realm quality wise with what you have ... worth a listen.

Edited by BiggaJ on Tuesday 3rd February 08:55

Edited by BiggaJ on Tuesday 3rd February 08:55

[PM3]

Pleased with the Pro-Ject Phono Box Ultra 500 I bought second had - "open box" deal . I think they have changed designation now to Phono Box S2 Ultra . Has MM or MC and various input/gain adjustments
It replaced the NAD PP4 is had whch was noisey

[toon10]

I found a Graham Slee gram amp 2 on eBay which I use on my 2nd Yamaha system. It has a basic phone stage built in but the gram amp gives better results. It was £200 new and the PSU-1 power pack was about £150 but I got both used for £200 all in. The phone stage is about £180 on Amazon without the power pack. I can't say it's better or worse than other options as I've not tested anything else but I'm happy with it.

The Schiit Mani 2 is also highly regarded and can be had around your budget.

[danb79]

I agree with the NAD idea; or this Fosi for well under budget:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fosi-Audio-BOX-X5-Preampl...

Not much more needed really

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Thanks for the ideas.

This all started because I was told we needed to decorate the lounge and put a herringbone floor down in November. The lounge is finished but I was informed that my Monitor Audio S5 Oak speakers were not allowed back as they clashed with the floor.

So now I also have to buy new speakers!