Phono Pre-amp

[BigB]

Hello.
I have just downloaded the Pro version of Vinyl Studio.
I am in Australia and want to get a phono Pre-amp. I would like some suggestions on a good unit,Mid range or just above.
I don't need to spend a lot of Dollars at the moment as i'm new to this. I would like to know what pre-amp is compattable with the software as some of the units here i am not sure about. They don't give you much information.
I have a audio-technica AT-LP60X Turntable and using a Creative Soundblaster Audigy Rx Soundcard.
Any suggestions would be very helpful.
Sincerley
Brian.

[Paul Sanders (AlpineSoft)]

Hi,

Presumably your soundcard has a line-in socket, so you don't need a USB device.  This gives you a lot of choice and I would shop around for a conventional preamp (as opposed to a USB one) that suits your budget.  You might find something on eBay.

[BigB]

Thank You

[LtMandella]

I have been very happy with my IFI ZEN phono preamp.  Very reasonably priced, supports low and high MC as well as MM cartridges, and has a rumble filter.

Sounds incredible to my ears with an AT OC9 XEN MC cartridge...