Re: Phono reamp recommendation

On Sat, 9 Feb 2008 08:17:37 -0800, squirrelf@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote
(in article <fokjn101cmt@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>):

> I've just acquired a Pro-ject Debut III and Pro-ject Speed Box whose
> sole purpose will be to sit near a PC for digitizing purposes.  I need
> a not-too-expensive RIAA preamp to connect the turntable to the M-
> Audio card in the PC.
> 
> The leaders in the clubhouse are the Project Phono Box II (~$125) and
> the TDL Tech 403/409 (~$200).  I'm leaning toward the TDL because the
> (fixed) gain in the newest Phono Box may be a little too high for
> recording purposes.
> 
> Any comments on either of these devices or recommendations for
> alternatives?

I have the Bellari Tube phone stage. At $250, it's priced right and it
sounds 
REALLY good with accurate RIAA. It sports a headphone jack, variable gain,
a 
rumble filter and a mute switch making it just perfect for what you are 
doing. 

http://www.musicdirect.com/product/73106