Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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We have sampled four interesting phono pre-amps for you. We used and MM cartridge in this test, but most of the pre-amps can also accept MC cartridges.

The test set-up is:

TAD Evolution Two speakers
Pass Labs XP-12 and X150.8 pre- / power-amp
STD 305D
SME 3009 Series II
ADC TRXII cartridge (MM)

Sampling set-up:

DPA4006A
Schoeps MK8 with CMC 6
Grace M108
Grimm UC1 A/D-converter

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