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Price: $229

Website: www.audio-technica.com

Thom said: For that price, it’s a solid, basic phono stage.

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The gist: You’re getting what you pay for with this one.

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Price: $13,790

Website: www.heliusdesigns.co.uk

Garrett said: Though perhaps not the analog jewel in looks that a lot of audiophiles crave, the Helius tandem nonetheless provides a spectacular mix of sonic refinement, precise engineering, ease of use, and excellent affordability at its performance level.

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The gist: Unique design that Garrett loved.

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Price: $999

Website: www.ifi-audio.com

Jason said: If you’re looking for a small, reasonably priced phono stage that sounds really, really good and is flexible enough to grow with your system, well, this is your baby.

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The gist: Don’t let the small size fool you: this is a serious component.

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Price: $1099

Website: www.project-audio.com

Philip said: For the money, one gets a European-made turntable fitted with an excellent cartridge, plus a gorgeous tonearm made from aluminum and carbon fiber, with nickel-plated parts throughout.

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The gist: Entry-level price but far from entry-level performance.