2021 The Best $500 and Under Phono Preamp Shootout

Shootout for some of the most popular phono preamplifiers in the market today.  Links below to products used for the shootout including the music.

Phono Preamps

Pyle PP999 - https://amzn.to/3zxhVnu
Schiit Mani - https://amzn.to/3gIGQgh
Musical Fidelity v90-LPS - adorama.rfvk.net/6bnQzm
IFI Zen Phono - adorama.rfvk.net/EaOgAD
IFI IPower X 15v - adorama.rfvk.net/NKRvE1
IFI Iphono2 – Out of Stock on Amazon
IFI Iphono3 - adorama.rfvk.net/e4e5jQ


Equipment used during evaluations

Musical Fidelity M3SI - adorama.rfvk.net/KeOvYe
Cayin Tube Amplifier (not the same model)- https://amzn.to/3BcCXIm
Denon VL12 – Can find on Ebay or other stores

Phono Cartridges
Hana EH - https://amzn.to/3Do4l86
Denon DL-103R - https://amzn.to/38iz6gx
AT VM95E - https://amzn.to/3kr8yiw
Sumiko Blue Point #2 - https://amzn.to/2WBOu56
Ortofon 2m Bronze stylus ( could not find cartridge for sale). - https://amzn.to/3BmNLDS
Alternative to 2M Bronze - https://amzn.to/3jpB7O5

Upcoming review of cartridge – Audio Technica VM740ML - https://amzn.to/3BfZmUY


Vinyl Music
Starset - https://amzn.to/3DuTr0y
Macy Gray - https://amzn.to/38o7TsS
The Pretty Reckless - https://amzn.to/2UW46zP
Architects - https://amzn.to/3zsd9rh
Korn (you can find it cheaper at other stores) - https://amzn.to/3jvqUjv