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Hello Curtis, There are a wide range of options at an equally wide range of price points (list price) from under $500 to over $10,000: Esoteric/Rek-O-Cut Sound Re-Equalizer (under $500): http://www.esotericsound.com/elect.htm NOTE: You will need an RIAA phono preamp to use with the Re-Equalizer. If you already have a good RIAA phono preamp, this might be a "good enough" and cost-effective option. TDL 4010 (over $500) http://www.tdl-tech.com/data4010.htm NOTE: Bass and treble EQ can be operated independently; has a mono mixer. KAB Souvenir EQS Mk12 (over $1000) http://www.kabusa.com/eqsmk12.htm NOTE: You cannot operate the bass and treble EQ independently; has a mono mixer Vadlyd (formerly Elberg) MD12 (over $1000) http://www.vadlyd.dk/English/RIAA_and_78_RPM_preamp.html NOTE: You cannot operate the bass and treble EQ independently; has a L or R wall selector, but no mono mixer Millennia Media LPE-2 or LOC (under or over $10,000) http://www.mil-media.com/LOC.html NOTE: We used the Millennia Media LPE-2 at The Audio Archive and are very familiar with this phono preamp. Lacks a mono mixer (the 1.5 dB steps are too coarse). Was our reference phono preamp until 2009. Wavestream Kinetics Archival Phono Stage (over $10,000) http://www.theaudioarchive.com/TAA_Products_Wavestream_Kinetics.htm NOTE: We replaced the Millennia Media LPE-2 with the Wavestream Kinetics Archival Phono Stage in 2009. The above phono preamps will support preservation and access projects. I omitted phono preamps like the Graham Slee Jazz Club: http://www.phonostagepreamp.com/jazzclub-phonostagepreamp.htm which would work very nicely for access projects, but doesn't have a FLAT low frequency option for preservation work. Eric Jacobs The Audio Archive, Inc. tel: 408.221.2128 fax: 408.549.9867 mailto:[log in to unmask] http://www.TheAudioArchive.com Disc and Tape Audio Transfer Services and Preservation Consulting -----Original Message----- From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Peoples, Curtis Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 2:06 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Phono Preamp Tom and Eric, What I have are large transcription discs recorded at a variety of radio stations, mostly in Louisiana and Texas from the 40s through the 50s and several that say reproduced at Sound Studios of New York, inc. Some state lateral cut and are comprised of different materials. I am still conducting research and seeking advice on these various discs before any transfers take place; preservation and access is the ultimate goal. Most are in good shape. For those that are not, I will out source the work. I have looked around some, but would like suggestions for outsourcing. Currently I have one Stanton D5127 for Model 500 Broadcast Standard Series 3 to 7 grams. I also have a Stanton 500.V3. I will buy other cartridges as needed. The discs are recordings of Odis "Pop" Echols and the Melody Boys and the Stamps Quartet, about 50 discs. Unfortunately, I was told many were sold for scrap metal and others thrown out. I was able to rescue these recently before they were also tossed. I have 12 Norman Petty Trio Armed Forces Discs that are in great condition. I have the Gordon McClendon Collection that it is in great shape and consists of hundreds of various discs and tape formats. For example there are about 275 16 inch discs. I have an initial inventory that an assistant compiled. If anyone is interested, I can send it off line. I have some extra grant money to buy equipment, so having some playback options is also an objective. So, advice on cartridges and other needed materials is welcomed. Thanks Curtis Peoples Archivist Crossroads of Music Archive http://www.crossroadsofmusic.ttu.edu/ Southwest Collection, Texas Tech University 806-742-3749 *265 Box 41040 Lubbock, Texas 79409-1041 -----Original Message----- From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tom Fine Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 3:17 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Phono Preamp Hi Curtis: What sort of material are you working with? Mono, stereo both? RIAA only, pre-RIAA, both? Microgroove, wide-groove, both? What's your cartridge type? What is your goal in playing the records (transfer, listening, both)? -- Tom Fine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peoples, Curtis" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 4:10 PM Subject: [ARSCLIST] Phono Preamp Hi Folks, I recently bought a Rek-O-Kut Rondine turntable and would like advice for a preamp. I searched the ARSC archive and found some references for used preamps on eBay, but I will have to buy new. What are the best preamps on the market? Thanks, Curtis Peoples Archivist Crossroads of Music Archive Southwest Collection, Texas Tech University 806-742-3749 *265 Box 41040 Lubbock, Texas 79409-1041